Concrete framed buildings - a guide to design and construction

Publication Year

2016

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Describes the benefits of concrete framed buildings, discussing whole life value, cost and programme, speed of construction, frame, foundation and cladding costs. Looks at performance in use, co-ordination and environmental aspects such as thermal mass. Covers typical structural forms, then highlights key elements for: flat slabs, post-tensioned slabs, ribbed and waffle slabs, beams and slabs, hybrid concrete construction, precast concrete and crosswall. Compares the various structural forms in terms of lead in times and speed of construction, span and depth of construction data and then examines each in depth. Highlights innovations in concrete mixes, looking at the benefits of high performance concretes, flowing concretes and self-compacting concretes. Examines emerging construction methods, which offer fast and efficient systems that can be used in high rise structures, also looks at slipform and jump form construction. Also explores sustainability issues.

Document History

Superseded by the 2020 edition. Supersedes: Concrete framed buildings: a guide to design and construction (TCC, 2006). Ref: TCC/03/024. First published 2006, updated 2016. Published by The Concrete Centre, part of the Mineral Products Association.

ISBN

9781904818404

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