Includes bibliographical references (p. 236-237) and indexes.
Contents:
Ch. 1. The transformative nature of steel construction -- Ch. 2. The materiality of steel -- Ch. 3. Connections and framing techniques -- Ch. 4. Fabrication, erection and the implications on design -- Ch. 5. AESS: its history and development -- Ch. 6. AESS: design and detailing -- Ch. 7. Coatings, finishes and fire protection -- Ch. 8. Curved steel -- Ch. 9. Advanced framing systems: diagrids -- Ch. 10. Castings -- Ch. 11. Tension systems and spaceframes -- Ch. 12. Steel and glazing systems -- Ch. 13. Advanced framing systems: steel and timber -- Ch. 14. Steel and sustainability -- Ch. 15. Steel in temporary exhibition buildings.
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