Membrane restrained columns

This paper describes the structural beha viour of m embrane restrained colum ns. Initial experiments on tensile restrained columns are presented and discussed. FE-analysis has been carried out and the structur al behaviour of the hybrid systems is analysed. The influence of several design parameters is research

Membrane restrained columns

This paper describes the structural beha viour of m embrane restrained colum ns. Initial experiments on tensile restrained columns are presented and discussed. FE-analysis has been carried out and the structur al behaviour of the hybrid systems is analysed. The influence of several design parameters is research

Active Bending, a Review on Structures where Bending is Used as a Self-Formation Process

In this paper structures that actively use bending as a self-forming process are reviewed. By bringing together important material developments and various historical as well as recently built samples of such structures, the aim is to show coherences in their design approach, structural systems and behaviour. Different approaches to bending-active structures are defined and described. By making this work accessible and categorising it, this paper aims to contribute to an emerging development. A differentiation of such structures is suggested based on their design approaches. Three such approaches are differentiated: the behaviour based approach, the geometry based approach and current research that seeks to integrate the two. In this paper the nature of these approaches and some important project samples are discussed. </jats:p

Development and assessment of protective winter covers for marble statuaries of the Schlossbrücke, Berlin (Germany)

The present study documents the results of an inter-disciplinary model project that was planned with the aim of developing an innovative winter covering system for marble statuaries located on the Schlossbrücke (Berlin). Such a system would need to fulfil the various requirements for structural stability, aesthetics, climate and practical use. This applied research represents the first complex scientific study of the sustainability of a winter covering system. The study is characterised by the use of complex scientific instruments such as special laboratory analysis and numerical simulation tools. The interaction between the environment and the artefacts in connection with the innovative winter covering structures were studied by extensive climatic monitoring