Structural Design of Retractable Roof Structures
Published on 28. February 2000
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-85312-619-2 (ISBN)
Description
Presenting state-of-the-art data and recommendations for retractable roof structures, this book is based on the findings of a working group established by the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures. It discusses non-collapsible rigid frame type structures with rigid or flexible material stretched between frames, and folding membrane types such as tents and pneumatics.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Southampton
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85312-619-2 (9781853126192)
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Content
Part I - State-of -the-Art Report on Retractable Roof Structures Outline of Retractable Roof Structures; Architectural Considerations; Considerations in Structural Design; Driving Mechanism; Retractable Membrane Roof Structures; List of Retractable Roofs. Part II - Guidelines for Structural Design of Retractable Roof Structures General; Considerations in Architectural Planning; Structural Scheme; Loads and External Forces; Structural Materials and Safety Factors; Roof Structure, Supporting Structure and Base Structure; Driving Mechanism; Membrane Structures/Cable Structures; Maintenance, Management and Operation Plan. Part III - Examples of Retractable Roof Structures Toronto Sky Dome (Canada); Gerry Weber Stadion (Germany); Pusan Dome (Korea); Amsterdam Arena (The Netherlands); Fukuoka Dome (Japan); Ocean Dome (Japan); Mukogawa Gakuin School Pool (Japan); Ariake Colosseum (Japan); Komatsu Dome (Japan); Ball Dome Skill Training Center Gymnasium (Japan); Yokote Dome Theater (Japan).