Cladding of Buildings - Softcover

Brookes, Alan

 
9780582063815: Cladding of Buildings

Synopsis

This reference guide explains methods of production, performance, characteristics, applications and methods of assembly of glass reinforced plastics, glass reinforced cement, precast concrete, curtain walling, profiled sheeting and pressed metal panels. Professionals involved in the design of buildings, building construction and building management will also find it a valuable guide to current trends in architectural technology - the limitations assembly techniques and finishes of the new materials being used in lightweight construction and related jointing and fixing techniques. This information has hitherto been available only from a variety of different sources, such as trade associations, research institutes, architectural journals and conference reports.

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About the Author

Alan J. Brookes has a worldwide reputation as an architect and cladding consultant. He has recently retired as Professor from Delft University of Technology. He is now a director of Alan Brookes Consultants based in Warwick, UK.

Maarten Meijs is a qualified architect who has worked in several architect’s offices in the Netherlands. He is Senior Lecturer at the Delft University of Technology.

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