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by Dason Whitsett, Peter Silver, William McLean
Introduction to Architectural Technology, 2nd Edition
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Structure and Form
Structural Physics
Materials Science
Forces
Stress
Strain
Properties of Materials
Strength
Stiffness and Flexibility
Reactions
Bending
Shear
Structural Integrity
Loads
Live and Dead Loads
Lateral Loads
Bracing
Torsion
Stability
Anchorage
Height
Center of Gravity
Cantilever Principle
Materials Technology
Stone
Wood
Steel
Reinforced Concrete
Glass
Fabrics
Fiber-Reinforced Plastic
Sheet Materials
Structural Elements
Bearing Elements
Bearing Walls
Stacked Masonry
Composite Construction
Columns
Foundations
Strip
Pad
Raft
Pile
Retaining Walls
One-Way Spanning Elements
Beam
Cross-Sections
Linear Profiles
Profiled Plate
Reinforced-Concrete Slab
Profiled-Sheet
Composite
Wafer/Laminate
Two-Way Spanning Elements
Reinforced-Concrete Slab
Coffer
Space Frame
Wafer/Laminate
Connections and Joints
Dry Joint
Stone
Nail
Screw
Bolt
Rivet
Turnbuckle
Adhesives (Glue)
Welding
Brazing
Structural Logic
Compressive Structures
Two-Dimensional Shapes
Post and Beam
A-Frame
Portal Frame
Arch
Vault
Dome
Three-Dimensional Surfaces
Diamatic Dome
Lamella Dome
Geodesic Dome
Shell and Monocoque
Tensile Surfaces
Membrane
Cable Net
Tensegrity
Climate and Shelter
Human Comfort
Thermal Comfort
Solar Geometry
Building Performance
Climatic Envelope
Thermal Mass
Thermal Insulation
Principles
Types
Air Movement
Natural Ventilation
Passive Control
Windows and Glazing
Weathering
Masonry
Cladding Systems
Membranes
Bonded Surfaces
Insulation
Sound and Light
Acoustics
Properties of Sound
Acoustic Control
Daylight
Building Services
Heating
Mechanical Ventilation
Air-Conditioning
Principles
Systems
Integrated Systems
Sanitation
Computational Tools and Techniques
Building Information Modeling
Responsive Systems
Structural Analysis
Form Finding
Finite Element Analysis
Environmental Analysis
Thermal
Daylight
Air Movement
Acoustic
Case Studies
Mud House
Tepee
Igloo
Obelisk
The Pantheon
The Ironbridge
The Bell Rock Lighthouse
The Crystal Palace
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Tropical House (Pavilion Demontable)
Kresge Auditorium
Palazzetto Dello Sport
The Houston Astrodome
The German Pavilion
The USA Pavilion
Self-Build House
Sydney Opera House
HSBC Headquarters
The Pavilion of the Future
The Portugal Pavilion
The Lord’s Media Centre
30 St Mary Axe
“D” Tower
Davies Alpine House
International Space Station
Media ITC Space Station
Stedelijk Museum Extension
Building Codes
Rules Governing Construction Technology
World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED) Guidelines on Sustainable Construction
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System Construction
Glossary
Further Reading and Resources
Index
Picture Credits
Acknowledgments
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