A new floor at Fleet Building , Farringdon Street, London EC4
Language: English Series: Structural Engineer ; 65A(6) June 1987, 225-230(6)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: This paper describes the design and construction of a new floor within an existing telephone exchange . Appraisal of the loads already carried by the structure showed parts of the building had little reserves of strength. Consequently, it was necessary to develop a novel design and construction method. Refurbishment of part of a building without disrupting normal activities requires particular attention to the planning stage and therefore to the design solution insofar as it affects construction. Figures. Photos.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37786 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 6740-1001 |
This paper describes the design and construction of a new floor within an existing telephone exchange . Appraisal of the loads already carried by the structure showed parts of the building had little reserves of strength. Consequently, it was necessary to develop a novel design and construction method. Refurbishment of part of a building without disrupting normal activities requires particular attention to the planning stage and therefore to the design solution insofar as it affects construction. Figures. Photos.