Preview

Author(s):
Title:
Abstract:	Modern materials are used throughout large building envelopes of today’s and tomorrow’s architecture. Freedom in form combined with the growing selection of materials make this application very popular. Material properties are presented and discussed to allow the specialist engineer to make the right decision when consulting owners and architects. Basic considerations and requirements can take the form of a checklist to make sure that all involved in the design process have the full background and understanding of this process. The presented case studies show a variety of solutions, including some typical material combinations. Clients will be convinced by what they see, and the examples provide an opportunity to further develop the subject, starting from a good base and understanding. The examples cover all common materials and methods, including ETFE, glass-PTFE, PVC polyester, glass-PTFE mesh as well as multi-layer insulated systems.
Source:	Steel Construction 8 (2015), No. 4
Page/s:	237-243
Language of Publication:	English

I would like to buy the article

You can download this article for 25 € as a PDF file (0.93 MB).
The PDF file can be read, printed and saved.
Duplication and forwarding to third parties is not allowed.

To enquire about the cost of the contribution and to order the PDF, please send us an e-mail to marketing@ernst-und-sohn.de. You can also use the following button.

make a request

I am an online subscriber

As an online subscriber of the journal "Steel Construction" you can access this article via Wiley Online Library.

I would like to order "Steel Construction"

This article has been published in the journal "Steel Construction". If you would like to learn more about the journal, you can order a free sample copy or find out more information on our website.

Prices include VAT and postage. Prices for 2017/2018.
€ Prices apply to Germany only. Subject to alterations, errors excepted.