Tapered for services
Language: English Series: Building ; 252(7486) 6 March 1987, 50-51 (2)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: Already used in large civil engineering construction, taper beam systems are being introduced to the building industry by Ward Technical Services who have developed a design and fabrication method for use in office buildings . Taper beams allows space for services without requiring them to pass through structural elements. Concludes with a review of the findings of a report from Ove Arup and Partners on the effects of using taper beams on building design and costs .| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37505 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 4990-1001 |
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Already used in large civil engineering construction, taper beam systems are being introduced to the building industry by Ward Technical Services who have developed a design and fabrication method for use in office buildings . Taper beams allows space for services without requiring them to pass through structural elements. Concludes with a review of the findings of a report from Ove Arup and Partners on the effects of using taper beams on building design and costs .