{"product_id":"modernisation-mechanisation-and-industrialisation-of-concrete-structures-9781118876497","title":"Modernisation, Mechanisation and Industrialisation of Concrete Structures","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Abd. Hamid Zuhairi\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Engineering\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Civil - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrecast concrete can provide high-quality, durable and reproducible construction components in a safe and economical manner. Developments in concrete technology and building information modelling, as well as the application of best practice in design and manufacturing techniques are all driving significant gains in the efficiency of precast concrete production, providing components with exceptional utility in the construction process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModernisation, Mechanisation and Industrialisation of Concrete Structures highlights the use of automation and industrialisation in the design and manufacture of precast concrete components, showing how: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003edesign and manufacturing techniques can be best exploited for the construction of modern precast concrete buildings and structures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ean industrialised building system ethos can control the supply chain from client to sub-contractor, and can best utilise building information modelling methods and design\/detailing software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econcepts of automation and robotics can be applied to concrete production\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eindustrialisation of off-site production and on-site processes can be exploited in construction projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnologies discussed include the design, development and automated manufacture of façade panels, insulated panels, twin walls, hollow core slabs, Omnia type floors with welded girders and reinforcement cages. Automated finishing, polishing and etching are also covered. Written for structural, mechanical and services consultants, precast producers and prefabrication designers, it will also be of interest to academics and post graduate students in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, building technology, sustainability and production engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45091624386711,"sku":"9781118876497","price":8347.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781118876497.webp?v=1769204776","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/modernisation-mechanisation-and-industrialisation-of-concrete-structures-9781118876497","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}