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Architecture and construction in steel / edited by Alan Blanc, Michael McEvoy, Roger Plank.

Contributor(s): Blanc, Alan | McEvoy, Michael | Plank, Roger.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London ; New York : E & F N Spon, 1993 2008Description: xix, 619 p. : ill. ; 31 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0419176608 :.Subject(s): Building, Iron and steel | Building, Iron and steel -- Case studiesDDC classification: 691.7
Contents:
History of iron and steel construction -- Materials -- Principles of steel framing -- Steel construction -- Secondary steel elements -- Outstanding contemporary steel architecture.
Summary: Steel is one of the most versatile materials available to architects and designers. It can be used for virtually every part of a building, from structure, foundations and cladding to roofs, frames and minor fittings. This book covers every aspect of the use of steel in buildings and provides comprehensive reference material for all those concerned with architecture and constructional design. The concise presentation of factual information makes this book a highly accessible reference manual. Contributions by 29 leading architects, engineers and lecturers are presented in six main parts: history of iron and steel construction, materials, principles of steel framing, steel construction, secondary steel elements, and outstanding contemporary steel architecture. Useful appendices include bibliographic references on codes and standards, and a list of advisory services for the steel construction industry. The text is highly illustrated with over 1000 photographs, plans, section drawing and construction details of steel buildings in the UK, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Far East.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Reference MTU Cork Centre Architectural Education Reference 691.7 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Reference 00165244
Total holds: 0

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This book provides a comprehensive guide to the successful use of steel in building and will form a unique source of inspiration and reference for all those concerned with architecture in steel.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

History of iron and steel construction -- Materials -- Principles of steel framing -- Steel construction -- Secondary steel elements -- Outstanding contemporary steel architecture.

Steel is one of the most versatile materials available to architects and designers. It can be used for virtually every part of a building, from structure, foundations and cladding to roofs, frames and minor fittings. This book covers every aspect of the use of steel in buildings and provides comprehensive reference material for all those concerned with architecture and constructional design. The concise presentation of factual information makes this book a highly accessible reference manual. Contributions by 29 leading architects, engineers and lecturers are presented in six main parts: history of iron and steel construction, materials, principles of steel framing, steel construction, secondary steel elements, and outstanding contemporary steel architecture. Useful appendices include bibliographic references on codes and standards, and a list of advisory services for the steel construction industry. The text is highly illustrated with over 1000 photographs, plans, section drawing and construction details of steel buildings in the UK, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Far East.

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