Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-178).
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Title page; Contents; Introduction; Theoretical framework: design variables and their use in structural design research; Precedents of free form structures in the BLIP-framework; The design of alternative structural schemes and systems; Case study implementations of schemes onto systems and structural designs; Prototyping and further development of Delta Ribs; Conclusions and recommendations; References; Summary -- Free Form Structural Design; Samenvatting -- Het constructief ontwerpen van vrije vormen; Acknowledgements; About the author.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"Ever since architects dreamt of freely formed buildings, engineers have experienced difficulties in making these buildings structurally viable. The complexity lies in the relatively low-tech approach of the building industry seeking to exploit proven technologies prior to introducing new ones, pared with an everlasting wish to minimize cost, in an environment where simple planar frames have long been dominant. This book presents principles and solutions."--Jacket.