| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Intro -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the Author -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1. Context -- Context -- References -- Chapter 2. Introduction to Modern Methods of Construction -- Introduction to MMC -- References -- Chapter 3. Modern Methods of Construction -- Categories and Benefits -- Introduction -- Categories of Modern Methods of Construction -- Benefits of Modular Construction -- References -- Chapter 4. Off-Site Modern Methods of Construction -- Introduction -- Category 1 3D Primary Structural Systems (Volumetric Modules) |
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Steel Frame Volumetric Housing -- Timber Frame Volumetric Housing -- Concrete Volumetric Units -- Commercial Buildings -- Category 2 2D Primary Structural Systems (Panelised and Framed Systems) -- Timber Closed Panel Systems -- Timber Open Panel Systems -- Concrete Crosswall Construction -- Concrete Wall and Panel Systems -- Concrete Frame Systems -- Light Steel Frame Systems -- Category 3 Pre-manufactured Components -- Category 4 Additive Manufacturing -- 3D-Printed Concrete Construction -- Category 5 Pre-manufacturing of Non-structural Assemblies -- Volumetric Pod Assemblies |
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Panelised and Linear Sub-assemblies -- References -- Chapter 5. On-Site Modern Methods of Construction -- Introduction -- Category 6 Traditional Building Product Enhancement -- Large Format Concrete Blockwork -- Preformed and In-Situ Insulated Concrete Formwork Systems -- Monolithic Clay Block Construction -- Category 7 On-Site Labour Reduction and Productivity Enhancement -- References -- Chapter 6. Transportation and Installation -- Introduction -- Factory to Site Transportation -- Installation of Modular Units -- References -- Chapter 7. Foundations -- Introduction -- Types of Foundation |
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Plastic Waste Bricks and Blocks -- Automated Brick-Laying -- Brick Slip Cladding -- Wildlife Bricks and Tiles -- Straw Bale Construction -- Straw Panel Construction -- References -- Chapter 11. Cement, Concrete and Clay -- Introduction -- Portland Cement -- Alternative Low-Carbon Cements -- Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) -- Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) -- Alkali-Activated Materials/Geopolymers -- Magnesium Oxide Cement -- Carbon-Neutral Cement -- Recycled Concrete Cement -- Biochar Admixture -- Carbon-Capturing Cement -- Programmable Cement -- Ferrock |
| Summary |
This new textbook has two main themes. The first is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), the second is the wide range of developing products for the construction industry |
| Notes |
Machine-generated record |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781003861089 |
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1003861083 |
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