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- Third edition
- vii, 350p. : ill.; photo.; col. ; 25cm book
Structure and Architecture
Includes bibliographical references (p.106-109) and index.
Preface to the third edition viii -- Acknowledgements ix -- Introduction 1 -- 1 The relationship of structure to building 9 -- 2 Structural requirements 21 -- 2.1 Introduction 21 -- 2.2 Equilibrium 21 -- 2.3 Geometric stability 21 -- 2.4 Strength and rigidity 29 -- 2.5 Conclusion 36 -- 3 Structural materials 39 -- 3.1 Introduction 39 -- 3.2 Masonry 40 -- 3.3 Timber 43 -- 3.4 Steel 51 -- 3.5 Reinforced concrete 56 -- 3.6 Conclusion 59 -- 4 The archetypes of structural form - the relationship between structural form and structural efficiency 61 -- 4.1 Introduction 61 -- 4.2 The effect of form on internal force type 62 -- 4.3 The concept of 'improved' shapes in cross-section and longitudinal profile 67 -- 4.4 Classification of structural elements the archetypes of structural form 74 -- Appendix to Chapter 4 - a note on the use of the term 'form-active' 76 -- 5 Complete structural arrangements 79 -- 5.1 Introduction 79 -- 5.2 Post-and-beam structures 81 -- 5.3 Semi-form-active structures 91 -- 5.4 Fully form-active structures 93 -- 5.5 Conclusion 96 -- 6 The critical appraisal of structures 99 -- 6.1 Introduction 99 -- 6.2 Reading a building as a structural object 99 -- 6.3 The appropriateness of structural choices: complexity and efficiency in structural design 100 -- 6.4 Critical appraisal of structures 108 -- 6.5 Conclusion 112 -- 7 Theory of structures 117 -- 7.1 Introduction 117 -- 7.2 Example 1: the use of 'geometric rules' - structural theory in Antiquity and the medieval period 119 -- 7.3 Example 2: the evolution of structural theory based on the use of 'grounded rules' - calculations based on elastic theory 133 -- 7.4 The role of structural theory overall conclusions 154 -- 8 Philosophy of structures and its relationship to architectural theory in the Modern period 157 -- 8.1 Introduction 157 -- 8.2 'Building correctly' - the writings of Torroja and Nervi 158 -- 8.3 Structure in relation to architectural theory: technology treated as a 'style' 165 -- 8.4 Structural technology and Modern architecture 185 -- 8.5 Conclusion 188 -- 9 The engineers - their role in developing the imagery of Modern architecture 191 -- 9.1 Introduction 191 -- 9.2 The engineer/architects - their role in the creation of new images for architecture 192 -- 9.3 The engineers who worked with architects in design teams 222 -- 9.4 Conclusion 251 -- 10 Structure and architecture 255 -- 10.1 Introduction 255 -- 10.2 The types of relationship between structure and architecture 256 -- 10.3 Conclusion 294 -- 11 Structure and sustainability 297 -- 11.1 Introduction 297 -- 11.2 General background 298 -- 11.3 Relevant concepts 300 -- 11.4 Recent practice in relation to 'sustainable' architecture 310 -- 11.5 Structural design for sustainability 317 -- 11.6 Conclusion 335 -- Glossary of structural terms 339 -- Selected bibliography 345 -- Index 347 --
Structure and Architecture' is an essential textbook for students and practitioners of architecture and structural engineering. MacDonald explains the basic principles of structure and describes the ranges of structure types in current use. Furthermore, the book links these topics directly with the activity of architectural design and criticism. An update of the first edition, 'Structure and Architecture 2ed' includes a revised opening chapter, and a new section that discusses prominent buildings constructed since the last edition was published in 1994. Angus MacDonald deals with structures holistically, relating detailed topics back to the whole structure and building. He aims to answer the questions: What are architectural structures? How does one define the difference between the structure of a building and all of the other components and elements of which it consists? What are the requirements of structures? What is involved in their design? An understanding of the concepts involved in answering these questions and an appreciation of how the structure of a building functions enhances the ability of an individual to appreciate its architectural quality. This book is unique in that it discusses the structural component of architectural design in the context of visual and stylistic issues. - Enables the reader to develop an understanding of how architectural structures function. - Allows students to acquire a vocabulary covering the entire range of structure types and their appropriate use. - Generously illustrated with many examples taken from contemporary buildings giving tips on how to evaluate architectural structures.
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Structural design Building Structural engineering. Architectural design.