Reciprocal Frame Architecture
Olga Popovic Larsen
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Description for Reciprocal Frame Architecture
Hardback. Series: 500 Tips. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: AM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 255 x 21. Weight in Grams: 770.
In structural terms reciprocal frame structures are 'three dimensional assemblies of mutually supporting beams'. But behind this definition lie some breathtakingly beautiful and complex structures at the heart of buildings both ancient and modern. This new book explores the principles of these apparently simple structures and demonstrates how they can be used in the context of a modern building.
Starting with historic designs by de Honnecourt, Da Vinci and Serlio, the book presents the wealth of possible RF morphologies, and investigates the geometrical, structural and practical design issues of reciprocal frames.
The case studies look at stunning ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
500 Tips
Number of Pages
206
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138142244
SKU
V9781138142244
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
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