The Structure Of Design

Author : Leslie Earl Robertson
Publisher : The Monacelli Press, LLC
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781580934299

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The Structure of Design by Leslie Earl Robertson Pdf

In The Structure of Design, Leslie Earl Robertson recounts a storied career in engineering which has generated among the most innovative and formally daring buildings of the modern era, as well as his extensive collaborations with several titans of the practice: Minoru Yamasaki, Philip Johnson, Max Abramovitz, Romaldo Giurgola, I. M. Pei, Pei Partnership, KPF, Kiyonori Kikutake, and Gunnar Birkerts. Robertson’s large-scale projects with some of the leading sculptors of the day, including Richard Serra and Beverly Pepper, display the range of this engineer’s craft. As a restless student from modest origins, Robertson’s first encounters with engineering were almost accidental, yet he would go on to be lead engineer of the landmark IBM buildings in Pittsburgh and Seattle while still in his early thirties. Immediately thereafter he embarked on what would become his most renowned project, the World Trade Center, to be followed by scores of major buildings around the world. The Structure of Design is a personal and accessible chronicle of the partnerships and problem-solving that have forged classics of modern architecture, and a privileged look at how the key discipline of engineering influences design, as told by a genius and poet of structure.

Author : Angus Macdonald
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015040548268

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Structural Design for Architecture by Angus Macdonald Pdf

Intended principally for use by students of architecture, this book provides information required for making sensible choices on the structural aspects of architectural design.

Author : Peter Pearce
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0262660458

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Structure in Nature Is a Strategy for Design by Peter Pearce Pdf

"The structural designs that occur in nature - in molecules, in crystals, in living cells - appear in this fully illustrated book as a source of inspiration and study of design of man-made structures" -- BOOK JACKET.

Author : G. G. Schierle
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1793519455

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Structure and Design by G. G. Schierle Pdf

Structures support load and are essential to define form and space. To design structures in synergy with form and space requires creativity and informed intuition of structural principles. The objective of Structure and Design is to introduce structural principles as the foundation of creative design and demonstrate successful application through many case studies. Using rich illustrations, Structure and Design clarifies complex concepts without calculus and provides greater insight for readers with mathematics background. It includes details in wood, steel, concrete, masonry, and fabric and contains graphs that streamline complex tasks, such as column buckling and design for wind and seismic forces. Structure and Design is a reference book for design studios, architects, civil engineers, and builders and an excellent text for courses relating to those fields.

Author : Christopher Souder
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118905586

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Temporary Structure Design by Christopher Souder Pdf

A comprehensive guide to temporary structures in construction projects Temporary Structure Design is the first book of its kind, presenting students and professionals with authoritative coverage of the major concepts in designing temporary construction structures. Beginning with a review of statistics, it presents the core topics needed to fully comprehend the design of temporary structures: strength of materials; types of loads on temporary structures; scaffolding design; soil properties and soil loading; soldier beam, lagging, and tiebacks; sheet piling and strutting; pressure and forces on formwork and falsework; concrete formwork design; falsework; bracing and guying; trestles and equipment bridges; and the support of existing structures. Temporary structures during construction include scaffolding, formwork, shoring, ramps, platforms, earth-retaining structures, and other construction structures that are not part of the permanent installation. These structures are less regulated and monitored than most other parts of the construction process, even though they are often supporting tons of steel or concrete—and the safety of all workers on the site depends on these structures to perform as designed. Unfortunately, most tragic failures occur during construction and are usually the result of improperly designed, constructed, and/or maintained temporary structures. Temporary Structure Design fills an important need in the literature by providing a trusted, comprehensive guide to designing temporary construction structures. Serves as the first book to provide a design-oriented approach to the design of temporary structures Includes coverage of the various safety considerations inherent in temporary structure design and construction Provides information on estimating cost and schedules for these specialized structures Covers formwork and falsework, as well as personnel protection, production support, environmental protection, and foundational structures If you're a student or a professional working in the field of construction or structural engineering, Temporary Structure Design is a must-have resource you'll turn to again and again.

Author : Andrew Charleson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781136361395

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Structure As Architecture by Andrew Charleson Pdf

Structure As Architecture provides readers with an accessible insight into the relationship between structure and architecture, focusing on the design principles that relate to both fields. Over one hundred case studies of contemporary buildings from countries across the globe including the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong and Australia are interspersed throughout the book. The author has visited and photographed each of these examples and analyzed them to show how structure plays a significant architectural role, as well as bearing loads. This is a highly illustrated sourcebook, providing a new insight into the role of structure, and discussing the point where the technical and the aesthetic meet to create the discipline of ‘architecture’.

Author : Steven D. Eppinger,Tyson R. Browning
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780262300650

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Design Structure Matrix Methods and Applications by Steven D. Eppinger,Tyson R. Browning Pdf

An introduction to a powerful and flexible network modeling tool for developing and understanding complex systems, with many examples from a range of industries. Design structure matrix (DSM) is a straightforward and flexible modeling technique that can be used for designing, developing, and managing complex systems. DSM offers network modeling tools that represent the elements of a system and their interactions, thereby highlighting the system's architecture (or designed structure). Its advantages include compact format, visual nature, intuitive representation, powerful analytical capacity, and flexibility. Used primarily so far in the area of engineering management, DSM is increasingly being applied to complex issues in health care management, financial systems, public policy, natural sciences, and social systems. This book offers a clear and concise explanation of DSM methods for practitioners and researchers.

Author : Michael Hann
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-13
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781472584311

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Structure and Form in Design by Michael Hann Pdf

This book provides a critical examination of structure and form in design, covering a range of topics of great value to students and practitioners engaged in any of the specialist decorative arts and design disciplines. The complexities of two-dimensional phenomena are explained and illustrated in detail, while various three-dimensional forms are also discussed. In the context of the decorative arts and design, structure is the underlying framework, and form the resultant, visible, two- or three-dimensional outcome of the creative process. Whether hidden or visually detectable in the final design, structure invariably determines whether or not a design is successful in terms of both its aesthetics and its practical performance. Hann successfully identifies various geometric concepts, and presents and discusses a number of simple guidelines to assist the creative endeavours of both accomplished and student practitioners, teachers and researchers.

Author : Matthew Wells
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780300106794

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Skyscrapers by Matthew Wells Pdf

An investigation of thirty skyscrapers from around the world—both recently built and under construction—that explains the structural principles behind their creation

Author : Richard Gordon Ellinger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015006740644

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Color Structure and Design by Richard Gordon Ellinger Pdf

Author : Francis D. K. Ching,Barry S. Onouye,Douglas Zuberbuhler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118848302

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Building Structures Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching,Barry S. Onouye,Douglas Zuberbuhler Pdf

A new edition of Francis D.K. Ching's illustrated guide to structural design Structures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building. Building Structures Illustrated takes a new approach to structural design, showing how structural systems of a building—such as an integrated assembly of elements with pattern, proportions, and scale—are related to the fundamental aspects of architectural design. The book features a one-stop guide to structural design in practice, a thorough treatment of structural design as part of the entire building process, and an overview of the historical development of architectural materails and structure. Illustrated throughout with Ching's signature line drawings, this new Second Edition is an ideal guide to structures for designers, builders, and students. Updated to include new information on building code compliance, additional learning resources, and a new glossary of terms Offers thorough coverage of formal and spatial composition, program fit, coordination with other building systems, code compliance, and much more Beautifully illustrated by the renowned Francis D.K. Ching Building Structures Illustrated, Second Edition is the ideal resource for students and professionals who want to make informed decisions on architectural design.

Author : David Blockley
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780191652080

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Structural Engineering: A Very Short Introduction by David Blockley Pdf

Have you ever wondered how it's possible to build a skyscraper, a big bridge, a jumbo jet, or a cruise liner? Everything has structure. Structure is the difference between a random pile of components and a fully functional object. Through structure the parts connect to make the whole. Natural structures vary from the very smallest part of an atom to the entire cosmology of the universe. Man-made structures include buildings, bridges, dams, ships, aeroplanes, rockets, trains, cars and fair-ground rides and all forms of artefacts, even large artistic sculptures. The wide range of different industries in which structural engineers work includes construction, transport, manufacturing, and aerospace. In this Very Short Introduction, David Blockley explores, in non-technical language, what structural engineering is all about, including examples ranging from the Shard in London and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to jumbo jets like the A380 and the Queen Elizabeth cruise liner. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Omer W Blodgett
Publisher : Hassell Street Press
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1015311261

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Design of Weldments by Omer W Blodgett Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Jihong Zhu,Tong Gao
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081021194

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Topology Optimization in Engineering Structure Design by Jihong Zhu,Tong Gao Pdf

Topology Optimization in Engineering Structure Design explores the recent advances and applications of topology optimization in engineering structures design, with a particular focus on aircraft and aerospace structural systems. To meet the increasingly complex engineering challenges provided by rapid developments in these industries, structural optimization techniques have developed in conjunction with them over the past two decades. The latest methods and theories to improve mechanical performances and save structural weight under static, dynamic and thermal loads are summarized and explained in detail here, in addition to potential applications of topology optimization techniques such as shape preserving design, smart structure design and additive manufacturing. These new design strategies are illustrated by a host of worked examples, which are inspired by real engineering situations, some of which have been applied to practical structure design with significant effects. Written from a forward-looking applied engineering perspective, the authors not only summarize the latest developments in this field of structure design but also provide both theoretical knowledge and a practical guideline. This book should appeal to graduate students, researchers and engineers, in detailing how to use topology optimization methods to improve product design. Combines practical applications and topology optimization methodologies Provides problems inspired by real engineering difficulties Designed to help researchers in universities acquire more engineering requirements

Author : Angus J. MacDonald
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780750647939

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Structure and Architecture by Angus J. MacDonald Pdf

This guide enables the reader to develop an understanding of how architectural structures function, and is generously illustrated with examples take from contemporary buildings.