The Tectonics of Structural Systems

The Tectonics of Structural Systems provides an architectural approach to the theory of structural systems. The book combines:

• structural recommendations to follow during the architectural design of various structural systems and
• the tectonic treatment of structural recommendations in architecture.

Written expressly for students, the book makes structures understandable and useful, providing:

• practical and useful knowledge about structures
• a design based approach to the subject of structures and
• a bridge in the gap between structures and the theory of design.

Good architectural examples for each structural system are given in order to demonstrate that tectonics can be achieved by applying technical knowledge about structures. Over 300 illustrations visually unpack the topics being explained, making the book ideal for the visual learner.

CONTENTS

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Tectonics and Structural Guidelines

• 3. General Structural Guidelines in Relation to Economy
• 4. General Structural Guidelines Originating from Strength, Stability, Equilibrium and Deformation Limit
• 5. Structural Guidelines in Relation to Form and Size of the Structure

• 6. The Tectonics of a Traditional Approach to Masonry Structures
• 7. The Tectonics of Masonry Roof Structures
• 8. The Tectonics of Contemporary Approach to Masonry Structures

• 9. The Tectonics of Frame and Shear Wall Systems
• 10. The Tectonics of Frame Systems in Interior Architecture
• 11. The Tectonics of High-Rise Building Structures

• 12. The Tectonics of Tensile Structures
• 13. The Tectonics of Compression Structures
• 14. The Tectonics of Tension and Compression Structures
• 15. The Tectonics of Folded Plates

• 16. The Tectonics of Hybrid Structures
• 17. Evaluation of Case-Studies and Conclusions Index

250 pages, 38 black & white tables, 316 black & white line drawings / 22 x 27,5 cm / English