Description
JEC proudly presents its brand new book: The future of building: The growing use of composites in construction and architecture, a book designed for the Composites & Construction industry players, wishing to learn more about the best practices of the utilisation of Composites in Buildings and Construction.
- Spreading knowledge about composites in the construction of buildings
- 68 case studies of utilisation of composites in construction worldwide with photos
- Existing, cutting edge and futuristic applications
- A broad range of matrices and fibres represented
- Cases based on different kinds of building, application (aesthetic, reinforcement etc.)
- Listing of key players in the industry
A book published by JEC Group and written by Andrew Mafeld.
Publication date: March 2017
Official sponsor :
Structure of the book:
#1 Introduction
- The purpose, scope, and targetd audience
- Definition of Composites with table
- Introduction: the breadth of composites use in building & construction – an overview
- Key composites sub-segments
- Regional view
- Trends relating to building and construction
- Relevant Information
#2 Key Composite sub-segments
- Architectural projects and concepts based on composites
- Systems and sub-systems for new building in composites
- Systems and sub-systems for building refurbishment in composites
- Composite elements for new build or refurbishment
- Composite systems for reinforcement and/or repair of buildings
#3 Regional view
- The Americas
- Europe
- Middle East/Africa
- Asia
#4 Trends relating to building and construction
- Continuing trend urbanisation and the need for affordable city housing
- Greater awareness of composites among architects and the public as a whole
- Recent high profile architectural projects based on composites
- Expanding use of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Benefits of off-site pre-construction and lighter weight structures
- Relevant fire-testing and norms for composites
- Incorporation of composites in building codes
- The potential of 3D printing
- Concluding on the prospects for further growth of composites in building construction
#5 Relevant information
- Glossary of terms
- Index
- List of companies mentioned in the book
