Comparative Design of Structures: Concepts and Methodologies

by Shaopei Lin and Zhen Huang

Book Overview

This book presents comparative design as an approach to the conceptual design of structures. Primarily focusing on reasonable structural performance, sustainable development and architectural aesthetics, it features detailed studies of structural performance through the composition and de-composition of these elements for a variety of structures, such as high-rise buildings, long-span crossings and spatial structures. The latter part of the book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3662508672
• ISBN13: 9783662508671
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"