Flexible Forming for Fluid Architecture

Pronk, Arno

This book on flexible formwork for fluid architecture is a multi-faceted research that covers a broad field: from design to material and technology, and from history to future developments. It offers a pragmatic approach that can be extended with more cases, materials, techniques and methods for fluid architecture, and provides a better understanding of the main aspects of fluid architecture and to help them find the most suitable combinations of all aspects.

The book is a challenging experience with many new discoveries, including two patents: one on moulding of fluid surfaces and one on 3D printing of fibre–reinforced ice. It also features two world records: the larges span (30 meters) and the highest thin shell structure (30,5 meters) in ice as well as a method for the construction of a fully laminated shell structure in insulated glass.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2021-10-12

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783030715502

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-71551-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 582