With his knowledge of spatial geometry, shell theory and manufacturing process, the structural engineer is able to further develop light and transparent glass roofs. Double curved surfaces structures with a triangular mesh shape provide favourable prerequisites to single layer membrane shells. This paper describes personal experience with freely shaped glazed shells using triangular and quadrilateral glass panels. A geometric strategy for generating quadrilateral planar facets closely matching the architect's design is presented.
Origin
Schlaich Bergermann, Germany
Journal Title
Glass Processing Days 2003 46-50
Sector
Flat glass
Class
F 1668