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Schober, Hans, 1943-

Transparent shells : form, topology, structure / Hans Schober. - 1 online resource (255 pages) : color illustrations

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction to shells -- History -- Design principle of grid shells -- Graphic design principles for grid shells with flat quadrilateral meshes -- Free formed grid shells -- Form-finding and optimisation of grid shells -- On the structural design of grid shells -- Built examples -- Holistic design : developments and outlook.

This text describes the design, detailing, and structural engineering of filigree, double-curved, and long-span glazed shells of minimal weights and ingenious details. Innovative, clear, and understandable geometric principles for the design of double-curved shell structures are explained in a practical manner.

ISBN: 9783433605998 3433605998 9783433606001 3433606005 9783433605981 343360598X 3433031215 9783433031216

Standard No.: 9783433031216

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Shells (Engineering)
Structural engineering.
Architecture.
Domes.
Shapes.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General
Architecture.
Domes.
Shapes.
Shells (Engineering)
Structural engineering.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: TA660.S5 / .S3613 2016

Dewey Class. No.: 624.17762