Construction Technology for Tall Buildings (2nd Edition)
Michael Chew Yit Lin
This new edition incorporates comprehensive revision and expansion to the previous edition with new topics and numerous new figures. The text introduces the latest construction practices and processes for tall buildings from foundation to roof. Readers will be acquainted 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 foundation, 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 is a very useful book for the building professionals introducing construction technology for tall buildings ... It is obvious that this book is suitable for use as a textbook in the Far East where the construction industry is growing rapidly with numerous projects on highrise buildings. The book can also be a good reference for those who need to get the necessary information rapidly."
-Professor W K Chow, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Michael CHEW Yit Lin is Professor at the Department of Building, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore.
publication year: 2001
434 pages
ISBN: 978-9810-24-338-8 Paperback US$38.00 S$48.00
A joint imprint with World Scientific.
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