Design in modular construction - Lawson, Mark; Ogden, Raymond; Goodier, Chris I. (Chris Ian). (Boca Raton CRC Press, 2014)
1. Introduction to modular construction -- 2. Types of steel modules -- 3. Precast concrete modules -- 4. Other types of modules -- 5. Introduction to planning of modular buildings -- 6. Housing and residential buildings -- 7. Hospitals and medical buildings -- 8. Schools and educational buildings -- 9. Specialist buildings -- 10. Hybrid modular construction systems -- 11. Acoustic insulation in modular construction -- 12. Structural design of light steel modules -- 13. Structural design of concrete modules -- 14. Cladding, roofing, and balconies in modular construction -- 15. Service interfaces in modular construction -- 16. Constructional issues in modular systems -- 17. Factory production of modules -- 18. Economics of modular construction -- 19. Sustainability in modular construction.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Modular construction; Building; Architecture; Electronic books