Modern Earth Buildings: Materials, Engineering, Constructions and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)

Matthew R Hall, et al.

ISBN 10: 0857090267 / ISBN 13: 9780857090263

Editore: Woodhead Publishing, 2012

Very Good++; Hardcover; Close to new condition; Covers are still glossy with "straight" edge-corners; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are bright and unmarked; Binding is tight with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5" - 9.75" tall); Reddish-brown covers with title in white lettering; 2012, Woodhead Publishing; 800 pages; "Modern Earth Buildings: Materials, Engineering, Constructions and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy)," by Matthew R Hall, et al. Codice articolo SKU-362AJ03612101

Riassunto:

The construction of earth buildings has been taking place worldwide for centuries. With the improved energy efficiency, high level of structural integrity and aesthetically pleasing finishes achieved in modern earth construction, it is now one of the leading choices for sustainable, low-energy building. Modern earth buildings provides an essential exploration of the materials and techniques key to the design, development and construction of such buildings.

Beginning with an overview of modern earth building, part one provides an introduction to design and construction issues including insulation, occupant comfort and building codes. Part two goes on to investigate materials for earth buildings, before building technologies are explored in part three including construction techniques for earth buildings. Modern earth structural engineering is the focus of part four, including the creation of earth masonry structures, use of structural steel elements and design of natural disaster-resistant earth buildings. Finally, part five of Modern earth buildings explores the application of modern earth construction through international case studies.

With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Modern earth buildings is a key reference work for all low-impact building engineers, architects and designers, along with academics in this field.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Matthew Hall is Associate Professor in Materials Engineering at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Rick Lindsay is the founder and Director of Earth Structures (Australia) Pty Ltd, a rammed earth contract company that has locations worldwide.

Meror Krayenhoff is the inventor and developer of SIREWall, the technological leader of insulated rammed earth development.

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Titolo: Modern Earth Buildings: Materials, ...
Casa editrice: Woodhead Publishing
Data di pubblicazione: 2012
Legatura: Rilegato
Condizione: Very Good