Space Grid Structures
1st Edition
Published on 16. December 1999
Book
Hardback
190 pages
978-0-7506-3275-1 (ISBN)
Description
A space frame is a three-dimensional framework for enclosing spaces in which all members are interconnected and act as a single entity. A benefit of this type of structure is that very large spaces can be covered, uninterrupted by support from the ground.
John Chilton's book provides an up-to-date 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. The technical level is aimed at professional and student architects and engineers worldwide and it also serves as a useful construction manual.
John Chilton is an engineer, currently teaching architectural students at Nottingham University where he is a senior lecturer. He has also undertaken considerable research in this field.
John Chilton's book provides an up-to-date 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. The technical level is aimed at professional and student architects and engineers worldwide and it also serves as a useful construction manual.
John Chilton is an engineer, currently teaching architectural students at Nottingham University where he is a senior lecturer. He has also undertaken considerable research in this field.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
Approx. 150 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 219 mm
Weight
720 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-3275-1 (9780750632751)
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Person
John Chilton
Content
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.