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Introduction p.8, Structure and Form p.10, Structural Physics p.13, Materials Science p.14, Forces: Stress Strain p.14, Properties of Materials: Strength Stiffness and Flexíbility p.16, Reactions: Bending Shear p.18, Structural Integrity p.20, Loads: Live and Dead Loads, Lateral Loads, Bracing, Torsíon p.20, Stability: Anchorage Height Centre of Gravity Cantilever Principle p.22, Materials Technology 24, Stone p.24, Wood p.25, Steel p.26, Reinforced Concrete p.27, Glass p.28, Fabrics p.29, Fibre-Reinforced Plastic p.30, Sheet Materials p.31, Structural Elements p.33, Bearing Elements Bearing Walls: p.34, Stacked Masonry Composite Construction p.36, Columns p.38, Foundations: Strip, Pad ,Raft, Pile, Retaining Walls p.40, Linear Spanning Elements p.42,Beam p.42, Cross-Sections Linear Profiles p.44, Profiled Plate: Reinforced-Concrete Slab, Profiled-Sheet, Composite Wafer/Laminate p.46, Multidirectional Spanning Elements: Reinforced-Concrete Slab, Coffer Space Frame Wafer/Laminate p.48, Connections and Joints: Dry Joint, Stone, Nail, Screw, Bolt, Rivet<br/> p.50, Turnbuckle, Adhesives (Glue) Welding Brazing p.52, Structural Logic p.54, Two-Dimensional Shapes p.56, Shapes Compressive Structures p.56,: Post and Beam, A-Frame, Portal Frame, Arch, Vault, Simple Dome p.58,Two-Dimensional Shapesp.60, Tensile Structures ,Cable Stayed, Cable Hung p.60, Synclastic Surfaces, Compressive Structures: Diamatic Dome, Lamella Dome p.62, Geodesic Dome p.64, Anticlastic Surfaces ,Compressive Structures: Thin Shell, Tensile Structures: Membrane Cable Net p.66, Tensile Surfaces, Tensegrity Structures p.68, Climate and Shelter p.70, Human Comfort p.73, Thermal Comfort p.74, Solar Geometry p.76, Building Performance p.79, Climatic Envelope p.80, Thermal Mass p.80, Thermal Insulation p.82, Air Movement Natural Ventilation p.84, Passive Control p.86, Climate Zones p.88, Weathering , Windows and Glazing p.90, Masonry p.92, Cladding Systems p.94, Membranes p.96, Bonded Surfaces p.98, Construction Details I p.100, Construction Details II, Sound and Light Acoustics: Properties of Soundp.104, Acoustic Control p.106, Daylight p.106, Building Services Heating p.110, Mechanical Ventilation p.112, Air-Conditioning Principles, Systems p.114, Integrated Systems p.118, Sanitation p.120, Computational Tools and Techniques p.123, Structural Analysis Form Finding Finite Element Analysis p.124, Environmental Analysis, Thermal, Daylight p.124, Air Movement Acoustic p.130, Case Studies p.130, Mud House p.134,Tepee p.136, lgloo p.138, Obelisk p.140, The Pantheon p.142, The Ironbridge p.144, The Bell Rock Lighthousep.146, The Crystal Palace p.148, Clifton Suspension Bridge p.150, Tropical House (Pavillon Démontable) p.152, Kresge Auditorium p.154, Palazzetto Dello Sport p.156, Church of Jesus Christ the Worker p.158,The Houston Astrodome p.160, The German Pavilion p.162, The USA Pavilion p.164, Self-Build House p.166, Sydney Opera House p.168, HSBC Headquarters p.170,The Pavilion of the Future p.172, The Portugal Pavilion p.174, The Lord's Media Centre p.176, Leaning Tower of Pisa; Remedial Works p.178, 30 St Mary Axe p.180, 'D' Tower p.182,Davies Alpine House p.184, International Space Station p.186, Mapungubwe Interpretive Centre p.188, Media-ICT p.190, Stedelijk Museum Extension p.192, Glass Lantern, Apple Zorlu p.194, 432 Park Avenue p.196, Grandview Heights Aquatic Centre p.198, Building Codes p.201, Rules Governing Construction Technology: UK p.202, World Commission on Environment 204 and Development (WCED) Guidelines on Sustainable Construction p.204, European Guidelines on Sustainable Construction p.205, Rules Governing Construction Technology: US/Green Building Rating System p.206, Timeline: Evolution of Structural Form p.208, Glossary p.210, Further Reading and Resources p.213, Index p.216, Picture Credits ,Acknowledgements p.224.<br/> |
