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A space frame is a three-dimensional framework for enclosing spaces
in which all members are interconnected and act as a single entity.
A benefit of this type of structure is that very large spaces can
be covered, uninterrupted by support from the ground. John
Chilton's book provides an up-to-date assessment of the use of
space grid structures in buildings by reviewing methods of
construction, various systems available and detailed studies of the
use of space grids in modern buildings. The technical level is
aimed at professional and student architects and engineers
worldwide and it also serves as a useful construction manual. John
Chilton is an engineer, currently teaching architectural students
at Nottingham University where he is a senior lecturer. He has also
undertaken considerable research in this field.
Throughout history, people have constructed simple timber lattice
shelters such as the tepee or yurt, covered with animal skins,
leaves, grasses and woven fabrics. Over the last fifty years, more
sophisticated 'webs of wood' have emerged, with timber gridshells
in particular becoming a structurally expressive form of
architecture. Recent developments in digital design, 3-D modelling
software, timber fabrication technologies as well as trends towards
low-carbon construction have further reinforced architects'
interest in the use of lightweight timber grids and lattice
structures. This timely book charts the origin and evolution of the
timber gridshell and its relation to timber lattice architecture.
Drawing on a range of international case studies, the authors trace
the effect advances in technology have had on design and
construction in this field, providing a clear understanding of the
structure, morphology, design process, and construction technology,
and examining both the application and constraints of timber
gridshells in architectural design. Timber Gridshells is a highly
illustrated, up-to-date resource which provides detailed answers
and inspires new ideas. As such, it is essential reading for
students of architecture as well as professional architects.
Throughout history, people have constructed simple timber lattice
shelters such as the tepee or yurt, covered with animal skins,
leaves, grasses and woven fabrics. Over the last fifty years, more
sophisticated 'webs of wood' have emerged, with timber gridshells
in particular becoming a structurally expressive form of
architecture. Recent developments in digital design, 3-D modelling
software, timber fabrication technologies as well as trends towards
low-carbon construction have further reinforced architects'
interest in the use of lightweight timber grids and lattice
structures. This timely book charts the origin and evolution of the
timber gridshell and its relation to timber lattice architecture.
Drawing on a range of international case studies, the authors trace
the effect advances in technology have had on design and
construction in this field, providing a clear understanding of the
structure, morphology, design process, and construction technology,
and examining both the application and constraints of timber
gridshells in architectural design. Timber Gridshells is a highly
illustrated, up-to-date resource which provides detailed answers
and inspires new ideas. As such, it is essential reading for
students of architecture as well as professional architects.
"In many rural areas, groundwater is the only feasible way of
providing safe, reliable water supplies. However, developing
groundwater is not always straightforward. To meet the targets set
out in the Millennium Development Goals, more attention needs to be
paid to finding and developing groundwater in a sustainable,
cost-effective and participatory manner. Developing Groundwater
provides a user-friendly guide to this key topic, bringing together
for the first time the wide range of techniques required to develop
groundwater for community water supplies. This practical manual
gives information on effective techniques for siting wells and
boreholes, assessing the sustainability of sources, constructing
and testing the yield of boreholes and wells, and monitoring
groundwater quality. The authors set the technical aspects of rural
water supply firmly in their socio-economic context, so that
readers can take proper account of community concerns as well as
purely engineering questions. Packed with helpful illustrations
this book is indispensable for all rural water supply project staff
in developing countries. Alan MacDonald, Jeff Davies and John
Chilton are hydrogeologists at the British Geological Survey with
more than 75 years' experience amongst them. They have worked
extensively in Africa, Asia and the Pacific in partnership with
government departments, NGOs, research institutes and rural
communities. Much of their work has focussed on the practical
issues of developing groundwater resources for rural water supply.
Roger Calow is a water resource economist and policy specialist
with the British Geological Survey, and has worked extensively in
Africa, Asia and the Middle East on rural water supply and
management projects.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
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++++ The Penal Code Of The State Of California California, Creed
Haymond, John Chilton Burch A.L. Bancroft, 1874 Criminal law;
Criminal procedure
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Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
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have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
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hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly
growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by
advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve
the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own:
digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works
in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these
high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts
are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries,
undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The Age of
Enlightenment profoundly enriched religious and philosophical
understanding and continues to influence present-day thinking.
Works collected here include masterpieces by David Hume, Immanuel
Kant, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as religious sermons and
moral debates on the issues of the day, such as the slave trade.
The Age of Reason saw conflict between Protestantism and
Catholicism transformed into one between faith and logic -- a
debate that continues in the twenty-first century.++++The below
data was compiled from various identification fields in the
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++++British LibraryT013549A reply to Daniel Waterland.London:
printed for J. Roberts, 1730. 71, 1]p.; 8
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artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
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the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
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