Modern Structural Design: Constructing Complex Forms

by Andrew Watts

Complex know-how




Newer buildings often have complex geometries.
They require ample structural implementation of the architectural
design, which is often costlier than it should be. The right expertise
is needed in order to choose a construction approach that is safe yet
economical and fully adequate to the design demands. In a continuation of Modern Case Studies , which focused on complex, preliminary design, Modern Structural Design
presents illustrative case studies of how complex, innovative
construction systems have been successfully implemented. They are
presented with the aid of texts, drawings, and 3D renderings.




Komplexes Know-how




Neuere Gebäude weisen oft komplexe Geometrien auf.
Sie erfordern eine adäquate konstruktive Umsetzung, die oft
kostspieliger ist, als sie sein müsste. Um eine sichere und dennoch
wirtschaftliche und gestalterisch adäquate Baukonstruktion zu wählen,
ist Know-how nötig In Fortführung zu dem Band Modern Construction Case Studies , der sich auf die komplexe, vorbereitende Planung konzentriert, bietet Modern Structural Design anschauliche Fallstudien aus der Praxis zur richtigen Umsetzung komplexer, innovativer Konstruktionssysteme. Veranschaulicht werden diese Beispiele anhand von erklärenden Texten, Zeichnungen und 3-D-Darstellungen.

224 pages, Perfect Paperback

Published September 30, 2022

About the author

Andrew Watts graduated from the US Naval Academy in 2003 and served as a naval officer and helicopter pilot until 2013. During that time, he flew counter-narcotic missions in the Eastern Pacific and counter-piracy missions off the Horn of Africa. He was a flight instructor in Pensacola, FL, and helped to run ship and flight operations while embarked on a nuclear aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East.

Today, he lives with his family in Ohio.