Understanding steel design : an architectural design manual / Terri Meyer Boake ; with technical illustrations by Vincent Hui.

By:

Boake, Terri Meyer

Contributor(s):

Hui, Vincent [ill]

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Basel, Switzerland : Birkhaer ;, 2012.Description: 244 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans (some col.) ; 31 cmISBN:

3034602693 (alk. paper)
9783034602693 (alk. paper)

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

TA684 .B593 2012

Contents:

ch. 1. The transformative nature of steel construction -- ch. 2. The materiality of steel -- ch. 3. Connections and framing techniques -- ch. 4. Fabrication, erection and the implications on design -- ch. 5. AESS : its history and development -- ch. 6. AESS : design and detailing -- ch. 7. Coatings, finishes and fire protection -- ch. 8. Curved steel -- ch. 9. Advanced framing systems : diagrids -- ch. 10. Castings -- ch. 11. Tension systems and spaceframes -- ch. 12. Steel and glazing systems -- ch. 13. Advanced framing systems : steel and timber -- ch. 14. Steel and sustainability -- ch. 15. Steel in temporary exhibition buildings.

Summary: Understanding Steel Design treats all the classic themes, problems and solutions of materials and construction methods, supporting structure and shell, elements and connections, fire prevention and sustainability.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	TUP Manila Library	General Reference Section-GF Mezzanine	R TA 684 B59 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		P00029737

Includes bibliographical references (p. 236-237) and indexes.

Understanding Steel Design treats all the classic themes, problems and solutions of materials and construction methods, supporting structure and shell, elements and connections, fire prevention and sustainability.

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