Structural Steel for Low-Carbon-Emission Lightweight Frames.

The article discusses the use of structural steel for building frames as a way to create more flexible and lightweight structures while reducing carbon emissions. It addresses the misconception that the production of structural steel results in more carbon emissions than other materials, explaining...

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Publicado en:Architectural Record Vol. 212; no. 3; pp. 126 - 128
Autor principal: Millard, William B.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: BNP Media Mar2024
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