Structural Design of Retractable Roof Structures (Advances in Architecture) - Hardcover

K. Ishii

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1853126195 ISBN 13: 9781853126192

Publisher: WIT Press / Computational Mechanics, 2000

Synopsis

A retractable roof structure is one in which all or part of the roof can be moved or drawn back within a short period of time. Small-sized retractable roof structures have existed for a long time, but the construction and world-wide spread of large-sized systems, for instance in sporting facilities, is a relatively recent phenomenon. Such structures have inherent advantages over conventional roofs but many of their features cannot be conceived or discussed using established architectural concepts, and some of the issues connected with them, including safety, cannot be handled by existing standards.

Presenting state-of-the-art data, design guidelines and recommendations for retractable roof structures, this book is based on the findings of a working group established by the International Association of Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS). International in perspective, it contains discussion of two kinds of system: 1) Non-collapsible rigid frame type structures with rigid or flexible material stretched between frames and, 2) folding membrane types such as tents and pneumatics.

Edition details

• Publisher: WIT Press / Computational Mechanics
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853126195
• ISBN 13: 9781853126192
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: K. Ishii