Lightness: The Inevitable Renaissance of Minimum Energy Structures.

BEUKERS Adrian & VAN HINTE Ed:

ISBN 10: 9064503346 / ISBN 13: 9789064503344

Published by Rotterdam, 010 Publishers. Second edition, 1999

About this Item

191 pages. With a lot of illustrations, partially in colour. Illustrated original softcover. (A little used). 23x17 cm * This book deals with smart combinations of fibers and plastics--with creating efficient shapes and freezing textiles--using examples found in industrial design, architecture, bridge constructions, sports equipment and vehicle technology. Among them are a small airplane, a cooling trailer, a bicycle and even a flexible beer container. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Lightness: The Inevitable Renaissance of Minimum Energy Structures.
• Publisher: Rotterdam, 010 Publishers. Second edition
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9064503346
• ISBN 13: 9789064503344
• Binding: Soft cover

About this title

Synopsis

Recreating lightness with the synergy of different materials is the main theme of this book. It picks up the suprisingly neglected topic of light construction as a means of reducing energy consumption. Based on pioneering research done at the Faculty of Aerospace Technology at the University of Delft, it shows how minimum energy structures are being used in industrial design, architecture, bridge construction, sports equipment, and vehicle technology.

Language Notes

Text: English
Introduction: Dutch