Author: Jan Wurm
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3764376082
Size: 80.18 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 255
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Glass Structures

by Jan Wurm, Glass Structures Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Glass Structures books, Flat glass opens up more possibilities for the planner than virtually any other material. Because of the technological complexity of using it, however, no specific structural forms have been developed for glass supporting frameworks as they have been for wood, concrete, and steel. This book is thus the first to present a coherent guide to the planning and design of glass supporting frameworks. The focus is on the pressure-resistant, flat supporting element as a basic building block for broad supporting structures. The spatial and constructive forms of multifunctional, self-supporting glass envelopes are vividly illustrated and systematically explained. The constructions presented exhibit new aesthetic qualities, based not on the dictum of "dematerialization" but on the poetry of gleaming and transparent planes. They ring in a new chapter in the history of glass architecture.

Author: Matthias Haldimann
Publisher: IABSE
ISBN: 3857481196
Size: 35.77 MB
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Category : Glass construction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
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Structural Use Of Glass

by Matthias Haldimann, Structural Use Of Glass Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Structural Use Of Glass books, This book attempts to redress this issue by providing an overview of the recent developments in this field thereby providing a basis for the understanding of the structural performance and design of glass in buildings. Each chapter draws on the latest developments in practice and research and contains contributions from various international glass experts. The mix of general and specialist content ranging from rules of thumb to fracture mechanics and novel applications to post-breakage performance make this book useful to practitioners and researchers. Furthermore, the text is supplemented by tables of the major codes of practice and by an extensive list of references.

Author: Rob Nijsse
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
ISBN: 9783764364397
Size: 59.74 MB
Format: PDF, Kindle
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 167
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Glass In Structures

by Rob Nijsse, Glass In Structures Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Glass In Structures books, "The author, Rob Nijsse describes with great expertise designs, concepts and realized projects, in which glass elements fulfil crucial architectural tasks. In the advanced architecture of today the use of this transparent material goes well beyond self-supporting functions and comprises structural parts such as columns, walls, floors and roofs. One of the characteristic material properties of glass - to break suddenly and completely under certain conditions - seems only at first glance incompatible with the static responsibilities of structural elements; each of the construction achievements presented demonstrates how the engineer is challenged every time again to refute that assumption." "The various creative solutions, arrived at in close cooperation with some of the most interesting architects of the present, are carefully documented by a multitude of construction drawings, sketches and photographs."--BOOK JACKET.

Author: Jan Belis
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1138000442
Size: 43.24 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 600
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Cost Action Tu0905 Mid Term Conference On Structural Glass

by Jan Belis, Cost Action Tu0905 Mid Term Conference On Structural Glass Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Cost Action Tu0905 Mid Term Conference On Structural Glass books, The application of glass as a structural material may seem surprising initially, yet pioneering glass structures were first built two decades ago already. Ever since, Structural Glass has been developing at a very high pace thanks to very intensive scientific and industrial research and new technological developments. Right at the heart of these rapidly evolving developments, the European COST Action TU0905 'Structural Glass – Novel Design Methods and Next Generation Products' is active. With its main goals of unifying, harmonizing and boosting the ongoing developments in structural glass research, COST Action TU0905 frequently organizes international expert meetings and Training Schools, and supports scientific research missions. This proceedings volume of the COST Action TU0905 Mid-term Conference on Structural Glass offers a great insight into the latest developments in Structural Glass by means of more than 60 peer-reviewed papers by nearly 140 authors. Contributions cover all major topics in the field, ranging from in-depth material investigations to full glass structures and facades. As such, it represents an appealing work on this very young and dynamic field, and is intended for a global readership of researchers and practitioners, including structural and civil engineers, architects, material scientists, building consultants, contractors, material suppliers and product manufacturers, as well as other professionals involved in the design and realization of structural glass projects. The COST Action TU0905 Mid-Term Conference was held as a unique event, strongly embedded in COST Action TU0905 'Structural Glass – Novel Design Methods and Next Generation Products'. As such, it reflects the Action’s strong position as probably the largest Structural Glass research network worldwide, and disseminates the ultimate COST philosophy: true cooperation in Science and Technology.

Author: Freek Bos
Publisher: IOS Press
ISBN: 9781586038663
Size: 25.22 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 668
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Challenging Glass

by Freek Bos, Challenging Glass Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Challenging Glass books, Contains topics that range from glass joints, fixings and adhesives to architectural designs to the strength, stability and safety of glass. This book also covers issues such as laminates and composite designs, glass lighting, the curving and bending of glass and the many facades of glass.

Author: J. E. Shelby
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 9780854046393
Size: 41.23 MB
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 291
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Introduction To Glass Science And Technology

by J. E. Shelby, Introduction To Glass Science And Technology Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Introduction To Glass Science And Technology books, An Introduction to Glass Science and Technology presents the fundamental topics in glass science and technology including glass formation, crystallisation and phase separation. A detailed discussion of glass structure models with emphasis on the oxygen balance model is also presented. This expanded second edition also includes new chapters on the compositions and properties of commercial glasses and thermal analysis of glasses and melts. Exercises are included at the end of the chapters. This introductory text is ideal for undergraduates in materials science, ceramics or inorganic chemistry. It will also be useful to the engineer or scientist seeking basic knowledge of the formation, properties and production of glass.

Author: Heinz W. Krewinkel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Size: 66.38 MB
Format: PDF
Category : Glass construction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
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Glass Buildings

by Heinz W. Krewinkel, Glass Buildings Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Glass Buildings books, Glass is a material which renders possible an especially elegant architectural language. This book provides a detailed insight into a world of technically sophisticated structures. Twenty-five projects from the past five years are presented here in a wealth of detail by way of descriptions, photographs and scale drawings. The buildings selected encompass a wide range of different types and functions, providing an intriguing record of the whole spectrum of current developments in glass technology and the role it plays in construction.

Author: Peter Hyatt
Publisher: Images Publishing
ISBN: 9781864701128
Size: 22.51 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Great Glass Buildings

by Peter Hyatt, Great Glass Buildings Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Great Glass Buildings books, A unique focus on the work of renowned contemporary architects from around the world showcasing their projects designed with glass.

Author: Mic Patterson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9780470931851
Size: 60.92 MB
Format: PDF
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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Structural Glass Facades And Enclosures

by Mic Patterson, Structural Glass Facades And Enclosures Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Structural Glass Facades And Enclosures books, A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO STRUCTURAL GLASS FACADES FOR ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS, AND BUILDERS Once an experimental building form, structural glass facades have matured into a fully robust technology. Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures documents, defines, and categorizes the current state of the art in long-span glass facade design and construction, with a focus on structural systems, glass cladding options, and implementation strategies for innovative design. A comparative analysis of these various systems is included, along with designs and design practices for enhancing transparency; engineering issues; material, process, and fabrication considerations; installation means and methods; and project delivery strategies for implementing innovative building technology in today's construction marketplace. The reader will find information here that is not available together in any single resource, including: Structural system types and design options, with integrated glass system options and their application on each of the structural types An in-depth discussion of design, fabrication, and installation issues relative to each system type, accompanied by illustrations and photographs A discussion of the challenges of implementing innovative design and technology in the construction industry, and operational practices to improve the probability of success A series of in-depth case studies documenting representative samples of stunning built works that employ the technology and design principles identified in the book Structural Glass Facades and Enclosures provides expert content for putting cutting-edge technology into real-life practice, creating new potential for fresh applications embracing both aesthetic and performance solutions, and for the adoption of the technology by architects, builders, and facade practitioners.

Author: Michel Crisinel
Publisher: IOS Press
ISBN: 1586037099
Size: 62.38 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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Glass Interactive Building Envelopes

by Michel Crisinel, Glass Interactive Building Envelopes Books available in PDF, EPUB, Mobi Format. Download Glass Interactive Building Envelopes books, " The main objective of the COST Action C13 was to increase the knowledge of properties and possibilities of glazing in order to increase the performance of building envelopes, to reduce the energy consumption and to improve the quality of life with respect to interior space, impact on the environment and human welfare. This collection of papers, presented at meetings and workshops of the COST C13 working groups 1 (Architectural Aspects and Design Integration), 2 (Quality of Interior Space) and 3 (Structural Aspects of Glass) are the result of five years of exchange of ideas, experiences and know-how between members, delegates and experts. It represents the body of knowledge from a restricted but representative group of professionals in Europe on the subject of glass building envelopes. The Steel Structures Laboratory at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and the research group Façades & Systems of the Faculty of Architecture at Delft University of Technology have taken the initiative to publish these COST C13 papers in order to disseminate the knowledge to the world of glass façade professionals and to contribute to the development of a new generation of high-performance glass building envelopes. "