Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures
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- Synopsis
- A comprehensive guide to structural glass facades for architects,engineers, and builders Once an experimental building form, structural glass facadeshave matured into a fully robust technology. Structural GlassFacades and Enclosures documents, defines, and categorizes thecurrent state of the art in long-span glass facade design andconstruction, with a focus on structural systems, glass claddingoptions, and implementation strategies for innovative design. Acomparative analysis of these various systems is included, alongwith designs and design practices for enhancing transparency;engineering issues; material, process, and fabricationconsiderations; installation means and methods; and projectdelivery strategies for implementing innovative building technologyin today's construction marketplace. The reader will findinformation here that is not available together in any singleresource, including:Structural system types and design options, with integratedglass system options and their application on each of thestructural typesAn in-depth discussion of design, fabrication, and installationissues relative to each system type, accompanied by illustrationsand photographsA discussion of the challenges of implementing innovative designand technology in the construction industry, and operationalpractices to improve the probability of successA series of in-depth case studies documenting representativesamples of stunning built works that employ the technology anddesign principles identified in the bookStructural Glass Facades and Enclosures provides expertcontent for putting cutting-edge technology into real-lifepractice, creating new potential for fresh applications embracingboth aesthetic and performance solutions, and for the adoption ofthe technology by architects, builders, and facadepractitioners.
- Copyright:
- 2011
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780470931851
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780470502433
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Date of Addition:
- 03/13/15
- Copyrighted By:
- Wiley
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.