Masted Structures in Architecture
1st Edition
Published on 10. September 2012
176 pages
978-1-135-14185-1 (ISBN)
Description
This is the first fully comprehensive survey and analysis of masted structures and covers examples that have evolved during the past three decades.
Masted Structures are one of the most interesting developments in post-war architecture resulting from a combination of technology, structural engineering theory and a collaboration between architects and engineers.
This is an essential guide for architects to the structural and constructional implications of masted forms in relation to space enclosure, patterns of loading and use of differing materials and techniques. This useful volume will enable architects and engineers to understand the origins, development and nature of masted structures and will provide a stimulating basis for future design.
Masted Structures are one of the most interesting developments in post-war architecture resulting from a combination of technology, structural engineering theory and a collaboration between architects and engineers.
This is an essential guide for architects to the structural and constructional implications of masted forms in relation to space enclosure, patterns of loading and use of differing materials and techniques. This useful volume will enable architects and engineers to understand the origins, development and nature of masted structures and will provide a stimulating basis for future design.
Reviews / Votes
'Highly informative and for designers interested in the subject it is the most thorough reference I have seen'Architectural Review
'A comprehensive and well illustrated review of a large number of structures.'
Architect's Journal
'An excellent review of the subject, of interest not only to architects and engineers, but to anyone concerned with new architectural forms.'
Viewpoint magazine
'Masted Structures in Architecture is an essential reference resource and of interest to architects, students and developers.'
Hinge Magazine
'Impressive attention to detail'
Building Magazine
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
File size
85,88 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-135-14185-1 (9781135141851)
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Persons
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Content
Part 1 A Review of Principles and Development; Chapter 1 Tension Structures in Architecture; Chapter 2 Structural Fundamentals; Chapter 3 Historical Origins; Chapter 4 19th Century Suspension Structures in Architecture; Chapter 5 20th Century Masted Structures; Part 2 A Taxonomy of Masted Structures; Chapter 6 Single Mast Structures and Assemblages of Single Mast Cells; Chapter 7 Two Mast Structures and Assemblages of Two-Mast Cells; Chapter 8 Four Mast Structures and Assemblages of Four and Eight Mast Cells; Chapter 9 Masted Membrane Structures; Chapter 10 Masted Grandstand Structures; Chapter 11 Rotational Structures; Chapter 12 Structural Case Study; Chapter 13 Summaries and Conclusions;
