The Art of Structures [Paperback]

Structure is a central theme of construction, of interest to both engineers and architects; this book on architectural structures aims to facilitate the dialogue between these two professions. The chapters are organized into a progressive, step-by-step analysis of structures of increasing complexity  a structural path  stressing an intuitive approach and conveying with diagrams and simple equations the requirements behind the dimensioning of all types of structures employed in construction. This approach is particularly useful for students, providing them with an intuitive understanding of form and function, as well as the insight to make their designs more sensible, coherent and elegant.

Forces and equilibrium, internal forces, strength and stiffness  Cables  Cable networks, tents and membranes  Arches  Vaults, domes and shells  Arch-cables  Trusses  Space trusses  Beams  Frames  Deep beams and walls  Ribbed slabs, beam grids and slabs  Stability of elements in compression  Appendices