Cladding of Buildings

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext This key text addresses the topic of lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful guide and reference resource. Written by well-known specialists in the field! this fourth edition of an established text has been revised throughout to incorporate the latest environmental issues! the use of wood and terracotta in cladding! and use of new materials! particularly the new moulded materials. Two new chapters cover wood and terracotta in cladding. The main types of cladding systems are described in detail and methods of production! performance characteristics! applications and methods of assembly are explained clearly. Illustrated throughout with photographs and numerous line drawings! this is an essential overview of the subject for both the student and the practising architect. Zusammenfassung Written by well-known specialists, this key, well-illustrated text addresses the topic of lightweight claddings in buildings and is a useful guide and reference. This new edition incorporates the latest environmental issues and use of new materials. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Precast Concrete Cladding 2. Terracotta and Brick Slips 3. Glass-Reinforced Polyester 4. Glass-Fibre-Reinforced Cement 5. Formed Metal Including Profiled Metal 6. Sheet Metal, Composite Metal Panels and Rain Screens 7. Curtain Walling: Glazing Systems 8. Timber Cladding

Product details

• Authors: Alan J. Brookes, Alan J. (Delft University of Technology Brookes, Alan J. Meijs Brookes, Brookes Alan J., Maarten Meijs, Maarten (Delft University of Technology Meijs, Meijs Maarten
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.02.2008
• EAN: 9780415383875
• ISBN: 978-0-415-38387-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Architectural structure & design, ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials, ARCHITECTURE / Buildings / Public, Commercial & Industrial, ARCHITECTURE / General, ARCHITECTURE / Study & Teaching, The environment, Building construction & materials, Architectural structure and design, Building construction and materials