Author   Gantes, C. J. (Charis J.)   
Title       Deployable structures : analysis and design / C.J. Gantes.   
Imprint   Southhampton, [UK] ; Boston : WIT Press, 2001.  
  
Pt. I Overview   
  Ch. 1 Introduction - The concept of deployable structures   
  Motivation for research   
  Potential applications   
  Advantages   
  Types of deployable structures   
  Research centers for deployable structures   
  Layout of the book   
  Ch. 2 Earth-Based Deployable Structures - Classification   
  Deployable structures based on pantographs   
  Deployable structures based on 2-D panels   
  Cable and membrane deployable structures   
  Pneumatic deployable structures   
  Tensegrity deployable structures   
  Retractable roofs   
  Other architectural applications   
  Ch. 3 Deployable Structures for Space Applications - Early designs   
  The concept of adaptivity   
  Recent designs   
Pt. II Snap-Through Type Deployable Structures   
  Ch. 4 Introductory Remarks - The concept of snap-through   
  Examples of bi-stable structures   
  Historical evolution   
  Structural behavior   
  Ch. 5 Geometric Design - The geometric design approach   
  Polygonal units for flat structures   
  Geometric constraints for flat unit assemblages   
  Polygonal units for curved structures   
  Geometric constraints for curved unit assemblages   
  Trapezoidal units for flat structures   
  Structures with arbitrary geometry   
  Experimental verification   
  Concluding remarks on geometric design   
  Ch. 6 Structural Analysis - Overview   
  Analysis in the deployed configuration   
  Analysis during deployment   
  Ch. 7 Design Methodology - Introductory remarks   
  A general design methodology   
  A design methodology for flat structures   
  Optimization of material and cross-section properties   
  Ch. 8 Design Examples - Presentation of case studies   
  Deployable flat slab   
  Deployable semi-circular arch   
  Airship cover   
  Temporary shelter   
  Deployable scaffolding   
  
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Descrip. 352 p. ; 25 cm.  
Series High performance structures and materials, 1469-0071 ; v. 2.   
Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references (p. [321]-352) and index.  
Subject Structural design.   
  Flexible structures.   
  Shells (Engineering)   
  Geodesic domes.   
ISBN 1853126608  
  

Author   Buchholdt, H. A. (Hans Anton), 1925-   
Title      An introduction to cable roof structures / H.A. Buchholdt.   
Imprint  London : T. Telford, 1999.  
Edition 2nd ed.  
  
Preface to the second edition   
Preface to the first edition   
1 Structural systems 1  
2 The nature and statistical properties of wind 14  
3 The nature and statistical properties of earthquakes 33  
4 Generation of wind and earthquake histories 45  
5 Freely hanging cables 63  
6 Static analysis of cable structures 72  
7 Dynamic analysis of weakly nonlinear cable roof structures: frequency domain analysis 99  
8 Dynamic analysis of nonlinear cable structures: time domain analysis 118  
9 Damping ratios and damping matrices 138  
10 Cables and terminals 146  
11 Tension anchors 164  
12 Cable beams and cable grids 182  
13 Cable net roofs 231  
14 Design considerations 276  
Index 283  
  
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Descrip. 285 p. : ill.  
Summary "The second edition of this popular book provides structural engineers with a concise introduction to the architectural, structural and technological aspects of cable roofs, and supplies sufficient information for engineers to carry out their own designs. The author surveys structural systems, deals with methods of static and dynamic analysis, and provides techniques for calculating the resistance of tension anchors. Also included are an explanation of a simple method for preliminary dimensioning, and tables of deflections and forces in non-dimensional form for various types of cable beam and for some typical forms of cable net roofs." "Although written specifically for the design of cable roof structures, the numerical techniques and methods presented are equally applicable to other forms of structures such as suspension bridges, cable stayed bridges, guyed masts and other forms of non-linear skeletal structures."--BOOK JACKET.  
Subject Roofs, Suspension.   
  Cable structures.   
  Structural engineering -- Data processing.   
Add title Cable roof structures.  
ISBN 0727726242  
  
  

Author Vandenberg, Maritz.   
Title Cable nets / Maritz Vandenberg.   
Imprint Chichester, West Sussex : Academy Editions, 1998.  
  
Foreword   
Introduction   
Tension Structures in General   
  Definition   
  History   
  Opportunities and Problems   
Cable Net Structures   
  History   
  Advantages in Use   
  Disadvantages in Use   
  Appropriate Applications   
Basic Design Decisions   
  Choosing a Net Shape   
  Anticlastic Nets   
  Non-Anticlastic Nets   
  Open Versus Closed Forms   
  Wind-testing the Design   
Detailed Design Decisions   
  Cable Spacing   
  Cable Type   
  Cable Material   
  Cable Tension and Bending Radius   
  Choice of Cladding   
Fixings   
  Anchors at the Base   
  Anchors at the Apex   
  Fixings at Cable Crossings   
  Fixings of Claddings to Cable Net   
  Joint Sealants   
  Anti-corrosion Measures   
Contracting, Fabrication and Erection   
  Choice of Contractor   
  Prefabrication vs On-site Fabrication   
  On-ground vs Above-ground Assembly   
  Erection Sequence   
Costs   
Conclusion   
Appendix A: Selected Specialist Firms   
Appendix B: Selected Examples   
Case Studies   
  Aviaries   
  Snowdon Aviary, London Zoo   
  Arid Zone Aviary, Cleland Conservation Park, South Australia   
  Aviary at Ocean Park, Hong Kong   
  Hong Kong Park Aviary, Hong Kong   
  Aviary, Parc Floral, Orleans   
  Russell B. Aitken Seabird Aviary, Bronx, Zoo, New York   
  Roofs   
  Olympic Park Roof, Munich   
  Heart Tent, Riyadh   
  The Nuage, La Grande Arche de la Defense, Paris   
Further Reading   
  
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Descrip. 96 p. : ill.  
Series Detail in building.   
Subject Cable structures.   
ISBN 047197823X  
  
  

Author Vilnay, Oren , 1941-   
Title Cable nets and tensegric shells : analysis and design applications / Oren Vilnay.   
Imprint New York : Ellis Horwood , 1990.  
   
Descrip. 130 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.  
Series Ellis Horwood series in civil engineering   
Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references (p. [127]) and index.  
Subject Cable structures.   
  Shells (Engineering)   
ISBN 0131157264

Title Membrane structure / editors J.B. Finean and R.H. Michell.   
Imprint Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier/North-Holland Biomedical Press ; New York : Sole distributors for the U.S.A. and Canada, Elsevier/North-Holland , 1981.  
   
Descrip. xi, 271 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.  
Series New comprehensive biochemistry ;; v. 1   
Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references and index.  
Subject Cell membranes.   
Add author Finean, J. B.   
  Michell, R. H.,   
ISBN 0444803041

Title Structural design of retractable roof structures / Kazuo Ishii, editor.   
Imprint Southampton : WIT Press, 2000  
  
Foreword   
Acknowledgments   
Preface   
Introduction   
Pt. I State-of-the-Art Report on Retractable Roof Structures   
  Outline of Retractable Roof Structures 3  
  Architectural Considerations 11  
  Considerations in Structural Design 17  
  Driving Mechanism 29  
  Retractable Membrane Roof Structures 37  
  List of Retractable Roofs 46  
Pt. II Guidelines for Structural Design of Retractable Roof Structures   
  General 57  
  Considerations in Architectural Planning 61  
  Structural Scheme 65  
  Loads and External Forces 75  
  Structural Materials and Safety Factors 81  
  Roof Structure, Supporting Structure and Base Structure 85  
  Driving Mechanism 87  
  Membrane Structures / Cable Structures 95  
  Maintenance, Management and Operation Plan 107  
Pt. III Examples of Retractable Roof Structures   
  Toronto Sky Dome (Canada) 111  
  Gerry Weber Stadion (Germany) 114  
  Pusan Dome (Korea) 118  
  Amsterdam Arena (The Netherlands) 122  
  Fukuoka Dome (Japan) 126  
  Ocean Dome (Japan) 138  
  Mukogawa Gakuin School Pool (Japan) 148  
  Ariake Colosseum (Japan) 158  
  Komatsu Dome (Japan) 166  
  Ball Dome: Skill Training Center Gymnasium (Japan) 172  
  Yokote Dome Theater (Japan) 178  
Index 185  
  
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Descrip. 187 p. : ill.  
Series Advances in architecture ; v. 5.   
Subject Roofs -- Design and construction.   
  Roofs, Shell.   
Add author Ishii, Kazuo.   
ISBN 1853126195  
  
  

Author Leonard, John W . (John William)   
Title Tension structures : behavior and analysis / John W. Leonard.   
Imprint New York : McGraw-Hill , c1988.  
  
Descrip. x, 400 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.  
Note Outgrowth of a series of lectures presented during 1983 at the Politecnico de Milano and a special course taught during 1985 in the Civil Engineering Dept. of the Oregon State University.  
  Includes index.  
Bibliog. Bibliography: p. 371-379.  
Subject Lightweight construction.   
  Cable structures.   
ISBN 0070372268