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Concrete framed buildings - a guide to design and construction

Publication Year

2006

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Describes the benefits of concrete framed buildings, discussing whole life value, cost and programme, speed of construction, frame and foundation costs, performance in use, co-ordination and environmental aspects such as thermal mass. Advises early specialist contractor involvement will help to reduce costs. Compares various structural forms in terms of lead in times and speed of construction, span and depth of construction data and then examines each in depth. Highlights innovations in concrete mixes, looking at the benefits of high performance concretes, flowing concretes and self-compacting concretes. Examines emerging construction methods, which offer fast and efficient systems that can be used in high rise structures, also looks at slipform construction, jump form construction, tunnel form construction, high rise construction.

Document History

Superseded by: Concrete framed buildings: a guide to design and construction (TCC, 2016). Ref: TCC/03/024. First published 2006, updated 2016.

ISBN

1904818404

Publisher Information

The Concrete Centre

The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete sector and provides material, design and construction guidance. Their aim is to enable all those involved in the design, use and performance of concrete to realise the potential of the material. Funded by 15 major cement and concrete organisations, the Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, The Concrete Society, and the ready mix and precast concrete industries to ensure an integrated approach from the concrete sector to technical support, research, education, training and information services. The Reinforced Concrete Council and the Ready Mixed Concrete Bureau are now part of The Concrete Centre.

Gillingham House
38-44 Gillingham Street
London
TCC
UK

Website: www.concretecentre.com
Email: info@concretecentre.com
Tel: 020 7963 8000