Concrete Construction Manual

Author: (DE) Klaus-Dieter Kastrup
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Construction Manual series published by the journal DETAIL is one of the most important reference works in architectural literature. This book introduces the various applications of concrete and comprehensively explains the engineering principles of using concrete in construction. The chapters cover: the historical development of concrete materials, the characteristics of plain concrete, reinforced concrete, and prestressed concrete, concrete surface finishes, the basic engineering principles of concrete in small and large buildings, and the thermal insulation, sound insulation, fireproofing, and moisture-proof requirements for concrete structures, reflecting the latest standards and regulatory directives. The book concludes with numerous architectural examples that illustrate the wide range of applications of concrete in contemporary architecture. These examples include photographs of completed buildings and detailed drawings. All line drawings in the book are specially created by the DETAIL editorial team, and for easy comparison, all line drawings are drawn to the same scale.