Concrete blocks
Language: English Series: Building ; Supplement 28 August 1987, (26)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: This special supplement on concrete blocks reports on new developments in concrete masonry design and the increasing use of concrete blocks as facing masonry on large modern structures. Describes how suspended floors of concrete beams and blocks are the best choice in bad ground conditions and how concrete blocks were incorporated into an architect`s design of a dream house. Looks at how one concrete company developed its own quality control ; explains how blocks help reduce external and internal noise and reports on how demand for greater energy efficiency has boosted the market for concrete blocks. Concludes with a product review.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS38039 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30048540 |
This special supplement on concrete blocks reports on new developments in concrete masonry design and the increasing use of concrete blocks as facing masonry on large modern structures. Describes how suspended floors of concrete beams and blocks are the best choice in bad ground conditions and how concrete blocks were incorporated into an architect`s design of a dream house. Looks at how one concrete company developed its own quality control ; explains how blocks help reduce external and internal noise and reports on how demand for greater energy efficiency has boosted the market for concrete blocks. Concludes with a product review.