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Diagrid structures : systems, connections, details /

"Diagrids are advanced framing systems composed of diagonal steel grids. Developed a decade ago for spectacular buildings like the Swiss Re ("the gherkin") in London, diagrid structures connect a breathtaking appearance with tangible advantages: a massive reduction in material use, a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Boake, Terri Meyer (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Basel : Birkhaüser, [2014]
Colección:Birkhäuser Generalstandingorder.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"Diagrids are advanced framing systems composed of diagonal steel grids. Developed a decade ago for spectacular buildings like the Swiss Re ("the gherkin") in London, diagrid structures connect a breathtaking appearance with tangible advantages: a massive reduction in material use, a gain of available floor surface area and more flexibility. For the first time, this book gives a comprehensive account of the key aspects of this structural system"--Provided by publisher
Descripción Física:1 online resource (183 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9783038214823
3038214825
9783038215141
3038215147