Structural Design of Lightweight Architecture

This survey of lightweight specialty structures provides in-depth case studies supplemented with technical guidance and an overview of fundamental theories.

Drawing on almost 75 years of combined professional and academic experience, the authors guide readers through the design of lightweight systems: space frames, grid shells, cable nets, ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) membranes, rails, stairs, and canopies. Each chapter provides an overview of the evolution of each system and provides...