Postwar BAC aluminium system buildings: development, construction, issues and maintenance today

Author: Jonathan Prew

Date published

5 January 2026

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Postwar BAC aluminium system buildings: development, construction, issues and maintenance today

The Structural Engineer

Author

Jonathan Prew

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 1, 2026, Page(s) 24-29

Date published

5 January 2026

Author

Jonathan Prew

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 1, 2026, Page(s) 24-29

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Jonathan Prew describes the introduction of coordinated aluminium system buildings in the UK and Australia after World War II.

Synopsis

This article describes the introduction of coordinated aluminium system buildings in the UK and Australia by British Aeroplane Company (Housing) Ltd (BAC) after World War II. Insights are provided into the rapid build and construction, together with experience of how the structures have performed and issues that may be encountered in those units that remain in use.

Additional information

Format:
PDF
Pages:
24-29
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

Tags

History Metal - aluminium Historic structures Technical Issue 1

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