The Structural Basis of Architecture

Bjørn N. Sandaker, Arne P. Eggen, Mark R. Cruvellier (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

414 Seiten

2011 | 2nd New edition
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-41547-7 (ISBN)

Infos

This is a book about structures that shows students how to "see" structures as integral to architecture, and how knowledge of structures is the basis for understanding both the mechanical and conceptual aspects inherent to the art of building.


Analyzing the structural principles behind many of the best known works of architecture from past and present alike, this book places the subject within a contemporary context.


The subject matter is approached in a qualitative and discursive manner, and is illustrated by many photographs of architectural projects and structural behaviour diagrams. This new edition is revised and updated throughout, includes worked-out examples, and is perfect as either an introductory structures course text or as a designer’s sourcebook for inspiration.

Autor

Bjørn N. Sandaker is a Structural Engineer and Professor of Architectural Technology at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design. Arne P. Eggen is an Architect and Emeritus Professor at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design. Mark R. Cruvellier is a Structural Engineer and Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Cornell University.

Inhalt

1. Structuring Space 2. Statics 3. Loads in an Architectural Context 4. Materials 5. The Tension Rod 6. The Beam and the Slab 7. The Column and the Wall 8. The Truss and the Space Frame 9. The Frame and Lateral Stability 10. The Cable and the Membrane 11. The Arch and the Vault 12. The Dome and the Shell

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.4.2011
• Zusatzinfo: 202 Line drawings, black and white; 419 Halftones, black and white
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 219 x 276 mm
• Gewicht: 1136 g
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Architektur
• ISBN-10: 0-415-41547-0 / 0415415470
• ISBN-13: 978-0-415-41547-7 / 9780415415477
• Zustand: Neuware