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Structural frame selection: case studies of hybrid concrete frames
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posted on 2014-11-21, 10:55 authored by Robby SoetantoRobby Soetanto, Jacqui Glass, Andrew Dainty, Andrew PriceHybrid concrete construction (HCC) uses a combination of in-situ and precast concrete and is an example of ‘mixed’
construction, which is the term for an innovative combination of different materials or framing methods. Examples of
HCC exist in many countries to fulfil varying structural requirements, so it is not clear why HCC is not better used in
the UK. Research was undertaken to gain a better understanding of the selection and use of HCC. Two case study
projects were investigated to explore decision-making criteria, the roles of project participants and the challenges
particular to HCC. The findings suggest that HCC is selected when measurable cost or programme advantages are
not the most important criteria, but where other factors such as satisfying architectural requirements (finish, colour,
etc.) or operational demands (such as internal comfort or maintenance) are critical. In both cases, clients and
architects were found to be the most influential team members in the frame-selection process.
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School
- Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
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BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATIONVolume
35Issue
2Pages
206 - 219 (14)Citation
SOETANTO, R. ... et al., 2007. Structural frame selection: case studies of hybrid concrete frames. Building Research and Information, 35 (2), pp. 206 - 219.Publisher
© Taylor & FrancisVersion
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2007Notes
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0961-3218Publisher version
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