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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgements | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The frame Knowledge of new materials | |
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| Principles of jointing Forces moving water through an opening | |
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| Segmentation of the air space Air seal on inner face | |
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| Development of 'high tech' | |
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| References | |
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| Precast concrete cladding | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Design guides | |
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| Standardization and adjustable moulds | |
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| Types of mould | |
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| Casting method | |
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| Tolerances Handling of units during transportation and on site | |
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| Shape of precast concrete cladding panels | |
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| Jointing Panel fixings | |
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| Finishes | |
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| Weathering References | |
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| Terracotta and brick slips | |
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| Production of terracotta | |
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| History of terracotta tiles | |
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| Examples of use of terracotta | |
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| Terracotta systems | |
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| Development of tile size and finish | |
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| Brick slip systems References | |
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| Glass-reinforced polyester | |
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| Introduction | |
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| GRP production | |
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| GRP cladding in use | |
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| Standardization of components | |
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| Fire resistance | |
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| Weathering | |
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| Surface finish | |
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| Panel stiffening Jointing | |
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| Thermal expansion | |
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| Fixings | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References | |
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| Glass-fibre-reinforced cement | |
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| The material and its advantages | |
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| Production methods | |
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| Insulated panels | |
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| Finishes | |
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| Performance characteristics | |
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| Types of cladding | |
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| Jointing Fixings | |
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| Panel discussions and tolerances | |
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| Handling of units on site and storage | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| References and further reading | |
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| Formed metal including profiled metal | |
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| Forming of metal | |
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| Profiled metal cladding and roof decking | |
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| The industry Design guidance | |
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| Method of manufacture | |
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| Relevant standards | |
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| Finishes for metal sheeting | |
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| Performance criteria | |
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| Installation | |
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| References and further reading | |
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| Sheet metal, composite metal panels, and rain screens | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Composite metal panels | |
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| Rolled sheet panels | |
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| Rain screen panels | |
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| Finishes | |
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| Proprietary systems and their fixing | |
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| Aspect II | |
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| References and further reading | |
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| Curtain walling - glazing systems | |
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| Definition | |
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| Patent glazing | |
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| Metal box framing | |
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| Fire resistance | |
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| Suspended glass assemblies | |
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| Silicone-bonded glazing | |
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| Glass | |
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| References and further reading | |
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| Timber Cladding | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The material and its properties | |
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| Anisotropy | |
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| Sensitivity to changing humidity | |
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| Durability | |
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| Natural durability | |
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| Environmental conditions | |
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| Treatment | |
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| Detailing of design | |
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| Strength and thermal insulation | |
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| Flammability | |
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| Imperfections | |
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| Sustainable forestry Solid wood and wood products | |
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| A construction typology | |
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| Cladding of sheets or shingles | |
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| Curved structures | |
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| Literature and references | |