Membrane Structures, First Steps towards Form Finding by Romualdo Rivera

by Romualdo Rivera, Dr. Raham Zarfam (Contributor), Carlos Talavera (Contributor)

The goal of this book is to take the readers through the introduction and basic understanding of the fascinating world of membrane structures. We recommend this book for students who are just beginning to learn about tensile structures. In the chapters 1,2, & 3 you will learn how to design Tensile Surface Structures and in the next chapters you will be introduce to the subjects surface materials, elements of support, patterning, fabrication, and installation. The reader will find a lot of drawings and illustrations included in each chapter. If you are new to this subject and looking for details and illustrated explanations on tensile surface structures through a design method, then we recommend this book “Membrane First Step Towards Form Finding”. If you are experienced in this subject or if you are looking to learn on how to perform surfaces analysis, and calculations, then we recommend you to enroll in our Engineering Master Degree for Tensile Surface Structures. Don’t buy this book if you are expecting to learn surface analysis. Don’t buy this book if you are expecting to learn how to use Rhinoceros, Grasshopper or Kangaroo, these are just great tools that we used to explain the used of Form Finding, but not for leaning the software. This book was written in collaboration with Raham Zarfam – PhD in Structural Engineer, Carlos Talavera – Architect & Membrane Structure Engineer, Thomas Van Dessel – M. Eng. and Caglar Ozturk – Architect & Membrane Structure Engineer.

154 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2014

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[Solomon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super