Overview

Fabric Structures in Architecture covers the varying ways textiles and their properties are used in building construction, with particular focus given to tensile structures. The text begins with the fundamental principles of textiles, including the origins of fabric architecture, then progressing to a discussion of the modern textiles of today. It covers relevant textile materials and their properties, including coatings and membranes. In addition, a range of design considerations are discussed, with detailed information on installation and failure modes. A series of case studies from around the world accompany the discussion, illustrating the applications of textiles in architecture.

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Author:   J Llorens (Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   1.040kg
ISBN:  

9781782422334

ISBN 10:   1782422331
Pages:   868
Publication Date:   01 April 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I Fundamental principles and materials Chapter 1: Introduction: the development of fabric structures in architecture Chapter 2: Fundamentals of tensile architectural fabric structures Chapter 3: Materials used for architectural fabric structures Chapter 4: Structural behaviour of fabrics and coatings for architectural fabric structures Chapter 5: Multi-layered tensile architectural structures Chapter 6: High performance architectural membranes Part II Design and installation of architectural fabric structures Chapter 7: Lighting and the visual environment in architectural fabric structures Chapter 8: Thermal behaviour in architectural fabric structures Chapter 9: Acoustics in architectural fabric structures Chapter 10: Environmental impact of architectural fabric structures Chapter 11: Detailing for fabric architectural structures Chapter 12: Installation of architectural fabric structures Chapter 13: Understanding and overcoming failures associated with architectural fabric structures Part II Applications and case studies Chapter 14: Membrane claddings in architecture Chapter 15: Architectural fabric structures in refurbishment, archaeological and cultural heritage areas Chapter 16: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in China Chapter 17: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in Latin America Chapter 18: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in Europe: Shopping Mall Titan Plaza, Bogotá, Columbia Chapter 19: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in North America Chapter 20: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in Europe: the example of Winter Garden, Verona, Italy Chapter 21: Recent developments in architectural fabric structures in Europe: the design and construction of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium and its context in the European fabric Structures Market

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