Hyperbolic Structures: Shukhov's Lattice Towers - Forerunners of Modern Lightweight Construction

by Matthias Beckh

Overview

Hyperbolic structures analyses the interactions of form with the structural behaviour of hyperbolic lattice towers, and the effects of the various influencing factors were determined with the help of parametric studies and load capacity analyses. This evaluation of Shukhov’s historical calculations and the reconstruction of the design and development process of his water towers shows why the Russian engineer is considered not only a pathfinder for lightweight structures but also a pioneer of parametrised design processes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781118932704
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/29/2014
Sold by:	JOHN WILEY & SONS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	57 MB
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About the Author

Dr. Ing. Matthias Beckh was a research assistant in the Department of Structural Engineering at the Technical University of Munich and currently works for Buro Happold in Munich and Berlin.

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Table of Contents

Foreword 8

Preface 10

Building with hyperbolic lattice structures 14

Geometry and form of hyperbolic lattice structures 24

Structural analysis and calculation methods 32

Relationships between form and structural behaviour 50

Design and analysis of Shukhov’s towers 66

NiGRES tower on the Oka 94

Résumé 112

Towers in comparison 114

Notes 143

Literature 145

Picture Credits 146

Index 148