Space Grid Structures

ISBN-13: 9780750632751 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 180 str.

John Chilton

Opis

The author offers an assessment of the use of space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of construction, the various systems available and detailed studies of the use of space grids in modern buildings. The technical level is aimed at professional and student architects and engeineers worldwide. The book should also be of interest as a construction manual

Spis treści

Early development of space grids; Space grid geometry: thinking in three-dimensions; Materials and systems; Design and construction; Case studies from Japan, the UK, the USA, Canada, Spain, Chile, Italy and Australia; Deployable, foldable and retractable space grids; Future developments; Bibliography; Index.

O autorze

John Chilton