Structural Design of Retractable Roof Structures (Advances in Architecture)

Structural Design of Retractable Roof Structures (Advances in Architecture)

Product Description
A retractable roof structure is one in which all or part of the roof can
be moved or drawn back within a short period of time. Small-sized
retractable roof structures have existed for a long time, but the
construction and world-wide spread of large-sized systems, for instance
in sporting facilities, is a relatively recent phenomenon. Such
structures have inherent advantages over conventional roofs but many of
their features cannot be conceived or discussed using established
architectural concepts, and some of the issues connected with them,
including safety, cannot be handled by existing standards.

Presenting state-of-the-art data, design guidelines and recommendations
for retractable roof structures, this book is based on the findings of a
working group established by the International Association of Shell and
Spatial Structures (IASS). International in perspective, it contains
discussion of two kinds of system: 1) Non-collapsible rigid frame type
structures with rigid or flexible material stretched between frames and,
2) folding membrane types such as tents and pneumatics.

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