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Fabric Structures in Architecture covers the varying ways textiles and their properties are used in building construction, with particular focus given to tensile structures. The text begins with the fundamental principles of textiles, including the origins of fabric architecture, then progressing to...

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Group Author: Llorens, Josep Ignasi de (Editor)
Published: Woodhead Publishing,
Publisher Address: Cambridge :
Publication Dates: [2015]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Woodhead publishing in textiles ; no. 165
Subjects:
Tensile architecture.
Industrial fabrics.
Building > Construction.
Summary: Fabric Structures in Architecture covers the varying ways textiles and their properties are used in building construction, with particular focus given to tensile structures. The text begins with the fundamental principles of textiles, including the origins of fabric architecture, then progressing to a discussion of the modern textiles of today. It covers relevant textile materials and their properties, including coatings and membranes. In addition, a range of design considerations are discussed, with detailed information on installation and failure modes. A series of case studies from around the world accompany the discussion, illustrating the applications of textiles in architecture.
Carrier Form: xxxi, 836 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781782422334 (hardcover) :
9781336286528 (hardcover)
Index Number: QA179
CLC: TU383
Call Number: TU383/F126

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