Architectural precast concrete walls . : NH15-132/5-2002E-PDF
"The purpose of this Guide is to summarize current information on architectural precast concrete and to provide designers with an understanding of this construction product illustrating recommended design details and site practices. The Guide is organized to take the user from a discussion of the characteristics of architectural precast concrete, through a presentation on the fundamentals of building envelope performance, to best practice assemblies, details and specifications. The final two chapters deal with quality assurance during the design, fabrication and erection process, and maintenance and renewal of the architectural precast during its service life."--p. 3.
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| Department/Agency | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. |
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| Title | Architectural precast concrete walls . |
| Variant title | Running title: Best practice guide - architectural precast concrete walls |
| Series title | Best practice guide |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Format | Electronic |
| Electronic document | |
| Other formats | Paper-[English] |
| Note(s) | "This Best Practice Guide is a joint venture of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Public Works Government Services Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute."--p. i. Includes bibliographic references. |
| Publishing information | [Ottawa] : Canada Mortgage and Housing, c2002. |
| Description | vi, 115 p. : ill. |
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| Subject terms | Construction industry Concrete |