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Stone Skeleton : Structural Engineering of Masonry Architecture by Jacques. Heyman (1997, Trade Paperback)

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How do the elegant flying buttresses of a Gothic cathedral safely transfer thrust to the foundations?. And what is the effect of wind on a stone spire, or bell-ringing on a church tower?. With a firm scientific basis, but without the use of complex mathematics, the author provides a thorough and intuitive understanding of masonry structures.

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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-100521629632

ISBN-139780521629638

eBay Product ID (ePID)182783

Product Key Features

Number of Pages172 Pages

Publication NameStone Skeleton : Structural Engineering of Masonry Architecture

LanguageEnglish

SubjectStructural, General, Civil / General

Publication Year1997

TypeTextbook

AuthorJacques. Heyman

Subject AreaArchitecture, Technology & Engineering

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight9.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

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Dewey Edition21

Reviews‘... many clear illustrations complement the scholarly text ... unites and updates much that has been published elsewhere. Excellent for structural engineers, whether students or practitioners.’New Scientist, "...one of the most fascinating books on structural engineering that this reviewer has read in recent years." S.C. Anand, Choice, '... this book is a delight for the student of architecture, engineering, history, and art. Visually, this slim volume ... is elegant ... will appeal to a wide readership, both technical and artistic ... The book is clearly written, meticulously illustrated, and beautifully bound. The author's fascination and love of this subject is infectious.' M. A. Erki, Applied Mechanics Review, Winner of the Choice Outstanding Academic Books 1996. '... one of the most fascinating books on structural engineering that this reviewer has read in recent years.' S. C. Anand, Choice, ‘... this book is a delight for the student of architecture, engineering, history, and art. Visually, this slim volume ... is elegant ... will appeal to a wide readership, both technical and artistic ... The book is clearly written, meticulously illustrated, and beautifully bound. The author’s fascination and love of this subject is infectious.’M. A. Erki, Applied Mechanics Review, Winner of the Choice Outstanding Academic Books 1996.'... one of the most fascinating books on structural engineering that this reviewer has read in recent years.'S. C. Anand, Choice, '... this book is a delight for the student of architecture, engineering, history, and art. Visually, this slim volume ... is elegant ... will appeal to a wide readership, both technical and artistic ... The book is clearly written, meticulously illustrated, and beautifully bound. The author's fascination and love of this subject is infectious.'M. A. Erki, Applied Mechanics Review, '... many clear illustrations complement the scholarly text ... unites and updates much that has been published elsewhere. Excellent for structural engineers, whether students or practitioners.'New Scientist, Winner of the Choice Outstanding Academic Books 1996.‘... one of the most fascinating books on structural engineering that this reviewer has read in recent years.’S. C. Anand, Choice, '... many clear illustrations complement the scholarly text ... unites and updates much that has been published elsewhere. Excellent for structural engineers, whether students or practitioners.' New Scientist, "...this book is a delight for the student of architecture, engineering, history, and art... The book is clearly written, meticulously illustrated, and beautifully bound. The author's fascination and love of his subject is infectious." M.-A. Erki, Applied Mechanics Review

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal693.1

Table Of ContentPreface; 1. Introduction; 2. Structural theory of masonry; 3. Domes; 4. The masonry vault; 5. Some structural elements; 6. Towers and bells; 7. Spires; 8. Some historical notes; Bibliography; Index.

SynopsisWhat is the time scale for the settlement and cracking of an old stone building? How do the elegant flying buttresses of a Gothic cathedral safely transfer thrust to the foundations? And what is the effect of wind on a stone spire, or bell-ringing on a church tower? These and many other questions pertinent to the upkeep of old stone structures are answered in this clear and authoritative guide. With a firm scientific basis, but without the use of complex mathematics, the author provides a thorough and intuitive understanding of masonry structures. The basis of masonry analysis is introduced in the first two chapters, after which individual structures -- including piers, pinnacles, towers, vaults and domes -- are considered in more detail. This lucid and informative text will be of particular interest to structural engineers, practising architects and others involved in the renovation and care of old stone buildings., What is the timescale for the settlement and cracking of an old stone building? And how do the elegant flying buttresses of a Gothic cathedral safely transfer thrust to the foundations? These and many other questions are answered in this clear and authoritative guide for structural engineers, practising architects and others involved in the renovation and care of old stone buildings., In this book, Heyman provides a thorough and intuitive understanding of masonry structures such as arch bridges, Greek temples, and Gothic cathedrals. Although the approach is firmly scientific, the author does not use complex mathematics. He introduces the basis of masonry analysis in the first two chapters, after which he considers individual structures--including piers, pinnacles, towers, vaults and domes--in more detail. This lucid and informative text will be of particular interest to structural engineers, practicing architects and others involved in the renovation and care of old stone buildings., What is the timescale for the settlement and cracking of an old stone building? How do the elegant flying buttresses of a Gothic cathedral safely transfer thrust to the foundations? And what is the effect of wind on a stone spire, or bell-ringing on a church tower? These and many other questions pertinent to the upkeep of old stone structures are answered in this clear and authoritative guide. With a firm scientific basis, but without the use of complex mathematics, the author provides a thorough and intuitive understanding of masonry structures. The basis of masonry analysis is introduced in the first two chapters, after which individual structures - including piers, pinnacles, towers, vaults and domes - are considered in more detail. This lucid and informative text will be of particular interest to structural engineers, practising architects and others involved in the renovation and care of old stone buildings.

LC Classification NumberTA676.H49