Metal castings for architects

Article Abstract:

Cast building elements can resist high stresses, have good fatigue resistanceand use material economically. Although not as popular as in the Nineteenth Century, castings remain useful in architecture and foundries are constantly improving techniques and quality control. The choice of sand, lost wax, lost foam or die casting methods depends on the size, form and quantity of the component required. The architect must work closely with the foundry to developa specification that will cover this together with the material, tolerances, feeders, finishing and quality assurance.

Production management, Metal castings

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Building in aluminium: structural applications for aluminium join developments in finishes, standing-seam roofing, welding and recycling

Article Abstract:

Developments in the use of aluminium are being stimulated by the design of trains, boats and aerospace R&D, with car development increasingly using aluminium. Aluminium extrusion production is much the same for cars, yachts or buildings, and the size depends on the size and ram pressure of the press, with extrusions of up to 400mm being produced in the UK. Weight is not usually critical in architecture, although it does determine the cost of a section. Aluminium is no longer difficult to weld and factory welding methods can be successfully applied on site.

Primary aluminum, Aluminum, Primary Aluminum Production, Practice, Aluminum industry, Aluminum products, Aluminum construction

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