Lightweight Sandwich Construction
About this book
The designer, specifier and manufacturer of sandwich panels all require a great deal of information on a wide range of subjects. This book was written by a group of European experts under the editorship of a UK specialist in lightweight construction. It provides guidance on:
* materials used in manufacture
* thermal efficiency and air- and water-tightness
* acoustic performance
* performance in fire
* durability
* special problems of sandwich panels in cold stores and chill rooms
* architectural and aesthetic considerations
* structural design at the ultimate and serviceability limit states
* additional structural considerations including fastenings, the effect of openings and the use of sandwich panels as load-bearing walls
* test procedures
The book concludes with some numerical design examples and is highly illustrated throughout.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Materials
- 3 Thermal Performance and Water-Tightness
- 4 Acoustics
- 5 Fire
- 6 Durability
- 7 Refrigerated Warehouses, Cold Stores and Chill Rooms
- 8 Special Architectural Applications
- 9 Principles of Structural Behaviour
- 10 Load-bearing Capacity
- 11 Loads, Load and Material Factors and Design Procedure
- 12 Additional Structural Considerations
- 13 Mechanical Testing
- 14 Examples of Calculation Procedures
- Index
