Free-standing Tension Structures: From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-strut Systems
β Scribed by Binbing Wang
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 255
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
Architects are constantly looking for new methods to create large indoor spaces unhindered by columns and other supports. Tensile and cable-strut structures are one method of producing such spaces. They also enable the creation of different shaped spaces allowing architects more scope for innovation. Free-standing Tension Structures: From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-strut Systems provides the background engineering needed to produce these wonderful structures. Providing a complete background to the underlying structural engineering theories of tensegrity, this book will prove invaluable for all architects and engineers working on tensile structures.
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