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This book introduces the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. It attempts to acquaint readers with the methods, materials, equipment and systems used for the construction of tall buildings.The text progresses through the stages of site investigation, excavation and foundations, basement construction, structural systems for the superstructure, site and material handling, wall and floor construction, cladding and roof construction. The construction sequence, merits and limitations of the various proprietary systems commonly used in these respective stages are discussed. This third edition also includes several new topics not covered in the previous edition.

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Assembly of Building; Safety and Health; Site Investigation; Foundation; Basement Construction; Materials Handling and Mechanization; Wall and Floor Construction; External Wall Construction; Roof Construction.

Construction Technology For Tall Buildings (3rd

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      Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 20/01/2009
      ISBN13: 9789812818614, 978-9812818614
      ISBN10: 9812818618

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book introduces the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. It attempts to acquaint readers with the methods, materials, equipment and systems used for the construction of tall buildings.The text progresses through the stages of site investigation, excavation and foundations, basement construction, structural systems for the superstructure, site and material handling, wall and floor construction, cladding and roof construction. The construction sequence, merits and limitations of the various proprietary systems commonly used in these respective stages are discussed. This third edition also includes several new topics not covered in the previous edition.

      Table of Contents
      Assembly of Building; Safety and Health; Site Investigation; Foundation; Basement Construction; Materials Handling and Mechanization; Wall and Floor Construction; External Wall Construction; Roof Construction.

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