Product Description: For the first time in this edition, Frei Otto's two studies of nonrigid structures (Pneumatic Structures and Cables, Nets, and Membranes) are available in one volume. Pneumatic Structures deals for the most part with surfaces loaded by tractive forces...read more

Product Description: * First detailed technical guide to an innovative structural system* Provides fully illustrated case studies of eight recent examples* Britain and Germany lead the world in this field* Second volume in an enlightening and informative new series (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

The second edition of this book provides structural engineers with a concise introduction to the architectural, structural and technological aspects of cable roofs, and supplies sufficient information for engineers to carry out their own designs. The improved methods for generating wind and earthquake histories have been included.