Reflections on the Structure, Mathematics and Aesthetics of Shell Structures

Samar Malek; Chris J.K. Williams

doi:10.1007/s00004-017-0356-6

Reflections on the Structure, Mathematics and Aesthetics of Shell Structures

Samar Malek, Chris J.K. Williams

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

United States Naval Academy

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Abstract

Guest Editors Samar Malek and Chris Williams provide an overview of the aesthetic properties of shell and tension structures, drawing on classical arguments about the relationship between nature, mathematics and architecture. The letter concludes with an introduction to the papers in NNJ 19(3).

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	555-563
Number of pages	9
Journal	Nexus Network Journal
Volume	19
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00004-017-0356-6
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2017

Keywords

Gridshells
Membranes
Shell structures
Structural engineering
Structures

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Architecture
General Mathematics
Visual Arts and Performing Arts

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