Concrete frame [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: [S.l.] NBS 2010Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: Concrete frame construction in house-building is typically specified for large blocks of flats, where the number of storeys exceeds the limits of load-bearing masonry. The majority of new apartment buildings in the UK are medium rise developments and this booklet, therefore, focuses on medium rise construction (4-10 storeys). Fabric energy efficiency standard; looks at key issues thermal performance, thermal bridging, thermal bypass, airtightness and sequencing; cladding and infill choices; guidance chart.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 153068-2001 |
Concrete frame construction in house-building is typically specified for large blocks of flats, where the number of storeys exceeds the limits of load-bearing masonry. The majority of new apartment buildings in the UK are medium rise developments and this booklet, therefore, focuses on medium rise construction (4-10 storeys). Fabric energy efficiency standard; looks at key issues thermal performance, thermal bridging, thermal bypass, airtightness and sequencing; cladding and infill choices; guidance chart.