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The Stone Skeleton: Structural Engineering of Masonry Architecture
Jacques Heyman,J. H. Lienhard +1 more
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In this paper, the masonry theory of masonry and its application in the construction of towers and bells are discussed, as well as the structural elements of a masonry vault.Abstract:
Preface 1. Introduction 2. Structural theory of masonry 3. Domes 4. The masonry vault 5. Some structural elements 6. Towers and bells 7. Spires 8. Some historical notes Bibliography Index.read more
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The safety of masonry arches
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors apply limit principles derived from the plastic analysis of steel structures to the masonry arch and make a simple analysis of the effect of travelling point loads on the safety of the arch.
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On shell solutions for masonry domes
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors extended the application of plastic theory to masonry construction to the analysis of shells; some brief comments are made on the structure of St. Sophia and the type of dome considered here.
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“ARS Sine Scientia Nihil EST”. Gothic Theory of Architecture at the Cathedral of Milan
TL;DR: The opinion of Viollet-le-Duc, summarized in these words, typifies an approach to the interpretation of Gothic architecture which has held great appeal for the modern student as mentioned in this paper.