Space Grid Structures

Informationen zum Autor John Chilton Klappentext Provides an assessment of the use of space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of construction! various systems available and detailed studies of the use of space grids in modern buildings. Serving as a useful construction manual! this work is aimed at professional and student architects and engineers worldwide. Zusammenfassung Provides an assessment of the use of space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of construction, various systems available and detailed studies of the use of space grids in modern buildings. Serving as a useful construction manual, this work is aimed at professional and student architects and engineers worldwide. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: John Chilton, Chilton John
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780750632751
• ISBN: 978-0-7506-3275-1
• No. of pages: 180
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Architectural structure & design, ARCHITECTURE / Methods & Materials, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Construction / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Structural, Structural engineering, Building construction & materials, Building construction and materials, Materials in architecture