Tower and Slab

Tower and Slab
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 307
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ISBN-10 : 9781136638497
ISBN-13 : 1136638490
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Tower and Slab by : Florian Urban

Tower and Slab looks at the contradictory history of the modernist mass housing block - home to millions of city dwellers around the world. Few urban forms have roused as much controversy. While in the United States decades-long criticism caused the demolition of most mass housing projects for the poor, in the booming metropolises of Shanghai and Mumbai remarkably similar developments are being built for the wealthy middle class. While on the surface the modernist apartment block appears universal, it is in fact diverse in its significance and connotations as its many different cultural contexts. Florian Urban studies the history of mass housing in seven narratives: Chicago, Paris, Berlin, Brasilia, Mumbai, Moscow, and Shanghai. Investigating the complex interactions between city planning and social history, Tower and Slab shows how the modernist vision to house the masses in serial blocks succeeded in certain contexts and failed in others. Success and failure, in this respect, refers not only to the original goals – to solve the housing crisis and provide modern standards for the entire society – but equally to changing significance of the housing blocks within the respective societies and their perception by architects, politicians, and inhabitants. These differences show that design is not to blame for mass housing’s mixed record of success. The comparison of the apparently similar projects suggests that triumph or disaster does not depend on a single variable but rather on a complex formula that includes not only form, but also social composition, location within the city, effective maintenance, and a variety of cultural, social, and political factors.

Tower and Slab

Tower and Slab
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : OCLC:916897847
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

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The Pan Am Building and the Shattering of the Modernist Dream

The Pan Am Building and the Shattering of the Modernist Dream
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Publisher : MIT Press
Total Pages : 514
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ISBN-10 : 0262033240
ISBN-13 : 9780262033244
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis The Pan Am Building and the Shattering of the Modernist Dream by : Meredith L. Clausen

How a building and the reaction to it signaled the end of an era; the transformation of architectural practice in the context of New York City culture and politics.

Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings

Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 764
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ISBN-10 : 9781118977217
ISBN-13 : 1118977211
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings by : Stephen Emmitt

An authoritative, well-established, comprehensive, practical, and highly illustrated guide to construction practice Based mainly on domestic and residential buildings—and filled with extensive illustrations throughout—this concise text is the ideal introduction to the subject of building construction. It provides the basic material that readers need in order to understand the construction process for the majority of low rise buildings. The book explains construction technology through the key functional and performance requirements for the main elements common to all buildings. With a strong focus on building efficiency and meeting the challenges posed by limiting the environmental impact of buildings, and new “at a glance” summaries allowing you to grasp the salient points of each chapter, readers will find the text fully up to date with the latest building regulations and construction technology. Barry’s Introduction to Construction of Buildings, Fourth Edition starts by taking an in-depth look at the construction process and general principles of construction. It then offers comprehensive chapter coverage of site analysis, set-up, drainage and scaffolding; ground stability and foundations; floors, walls, doors, windows, roofs, stairs, and ramps; surface finishes; internal environment and energy supply; and water supply and sanitation. Deals with design, technology, site assembly, and environmental issues of domestic and residential buildings Thoroughly updated, with particular attention paid to the concept of building efficiency and improved integration of the topics covered to match current student needs New “at a glance” summaries at the beginning of each chapter A companion to Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings, Fourth Edition Barry’s Introduction to Construction of Buildings is an excellent source of information for undergraduate students and those working towards similar NQF level 5 and 6 qualifications in building and construction.

Why Buildings Fall Down

Why Buildings Fall Down
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 372
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ISBN-10 : 039331152X
ISBN-13 : 9780393311525
Rating : 4/5 (2X Downloads)

Synopsis Why Buildings Fall Down by : Matthys Levy

About the reasons for structural collapse, including earthquakes, metal fatigue, and terrorism.

Post-Tensioned Concrete: Principles and Practice, Third Edition

Post-Tensioned Concrete: Principles and Practice, Third Edition
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 452
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ISBN-10 : 9781483446998
ISBN-13 : 1483446999
Rating : 4/5 (98 Downloads)

Synopsis Post-Tensioned Concrete: Principles and Practice, Third Edition by : K. Dirk Bondy

The book combines history with academic notes for use at the university level, presenting design examples from actual jobs with applications and detailing for the practicing engineer. Chapter 1 tells the history of post-tensioned concrete as only Ken Bondy can tell it. Chapters 2-8 are the notes Dirk Bondy uses to teach Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures at UCLA and Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo. Chapters 9-13 are design examples that address many of the decisions faced by practicing engineers on typical projects. Chapters 13-14 cover the art of detailing and observing the construction of post-tensioned concrete. This knowledge was obtained over many years of working on our own projects and listening and learning from the the pioneers of post-tensioned concrete. Chapter 15 covers the slab on grade industry, which represents more sales of post-tensioning tendons than all other post-tensioning applications combined. Chapter 16 discusses the challenging application of post-tensioning-external post-tensioning.

Why Buildings Stand Up

Why Buildings Stand Up
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Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 0393306763
ISBN-13 : 9780393306767
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Why Buildings Stand Up by : Mario Salvadori

Here is a clear and enthusiastic introduction to building methods from ancient time to the present day, illustrated throughout with line drawings. In addition, Mr. Salvadori discusses recent advances in science and technology that have had important effects on the planning and construction of buildings.

San Fernando, California, Earthquake of February 9, 1971: Effects on building structures. pt. A. Introduction. Buildings. pt. B. Buildings, continued. Soils and foundations

San Fernando, California, Earthquake of February 9, 1971: Effects on building structures. pt. A. Introduction. Buildings. pt. B. Buildings, continued. Soils and foundations
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Total Pages : 462
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105012477704
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Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

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Structural Design of Buildings

Structural Design of Buildings
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Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages : 305
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ISBN-10 : 9781835495629
ISBN-13 : 1835495621
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis Structural Design of Buildings by : Feng Fu

Structural Design of Buildings: Holistic Design is the essential reference for structural engineers involved in the design of buildings and other structures. It forms part of the Structural Design of Buildings series and introduces the concepts and principles involved in holistic structural design of a building.