New Book Provides State of the Art Presentation of the Analysis, Design and Construction of...

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c60051) has announced the addition of Space Structures: Principles and Practice to their offering.

Space Structures are economical and aesthetically pleasing in appearance. They provide a unique solution

for covering large column free areas. This book gives a state of the art presentation of the analysis, design and construction of space structures. The author synthesizes data currently available with his original and exhaustive research to produce the definitive book on space structures.

Principal features and topics of the book include:

- Analysis, design and construction of various types of space structures

- Nodes and jointing systems

- Approximate methods of analysis

- Concepts are explained through over 400 figures, 90 photographs and 35 tables

- An extensive bibliography, over 1000 references in total

This book is appropriate for university level architecture / building science / civil engineering departmental libraries. Postgraduate students and academics, as well as practising architects and engineers will find much of value in this comprehensive work.

Content Outline:

Foreword Preface Acknowledgement

1. Introduction

General, Definition of Space Structures, Historical Developments, Types of Space Structures, Materials Used in Space Frames, Advantages and Disadvantages, Practical Difficulties, References

2. Single and multi-layer grids

Introduction, Single Layer Grid Systems, Double Layer Grids, Two-Way Space Grids, Three-Way Space Grids, Double Layer Grids for Multistorey Buildings, Advantages of Double Layer Grids, Cladding, Water Drainage in Double Layer Grids, Triple Layer Grids, Double Layer Grids for Walls, Multi-Layer Grids, Progressive Collapse and Composite Space Trusses, References

3. Braced domes

Introduction, Materials for Braced Domes, Functional Applications of Domes, Basic Geometries of Domes, Types of Braced Domes, Ribbed Domes, Schwedler Domes, Stiff-Jointed Framed Domes, Plate Type Domes, Network Domes, Zimmermann Domes, Lamella Domes, Geodesic Domes, Grid Domes, Improving the Buckling Behaviour of Single Layer Domes, Double Layer Domes, Search for the Optimum Type of Braced Dome, Timber Domes, Stressed Skin Domes, Some Outstanding Domes, Ice Domes, Freedome[R] Structures, Wind Loading on Domes, Low Cost Housing, Cladding, Erection, References