Architectural Insitu Concrete, by David Bennett (Riba Publishing 2007), offers detailed guidance on the successful use of concrete in building. The book covers the material properties of concrete and includes a wide range of richly illustrated case studies that explain designers’ architectural goals and technical solutions.
The use of concrete as an architectural and structural material has gone through many changes and evolutions over the years, but probably never more so than over the past decade.
This book provides the reader with in-depth technical guidance and practical information on the mechanics and fundamentals on how to achieve a fine concrete finish. It examines the techniques of concrete compaction and placement; the surface treatment of cast concrete to prevent dirt ingress and staining; the detailing of panel layouts; and offers general tips on good practice and concrete workmanship. The importance of colour control, surface appearance and definition is discussed in detail, with commentary on how concrete is produced and the properties and performance of formwork materials.
– David Bennett, Architectural Insitu Concrete (Riba Publishing, 2007), excerpt from the book description
The text is in English. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings.
Our copy is in excellent condition, as good as new. There is only some slight shelf wear on the covers.
