The Beauty of Technical Thought in Architecture — the Lifework of Stéphane Du Chateau

Tarczewski, Romuald; Motro, René

doi:10.1260/0266-3511.30.3-4.203

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“…The space structure covered 70,000 square meters. Later in 1970 in France, engineer Stéphane Du Château developed also two alternative connections systems for space trusses [22] (see Figure 2d). In Italy, in 1980, the VESTRUT system was widely used as a space truss connection option [23] (see Figure 2e).…”

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Experimental Analysis of Space Trusses Using Spacers of Concrete with Steel Fiber and Sisal Fiber

Silva

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Space trusses are structural systems, generally made of tubes, used worldwide because of their advantages in covering long-span roofs. In addition to having a low cost, the truss weight is relatively reduced. The load capacity of these structures depends also on the strength of their node connection. Connections made with the superposition of flattened tube ends trespassed by one bolt are, generally, known as typical nodes. They are inexpensive but present eccentricities that reduce significantly the strength of such space trusses. To increase the truss load capacity, this research presents the results of an experimental program to reduce the eccentricities of the typical nodes. This reduction is done with a new type of spacer made of encapsulated concrete with steel fiber or sisal fiber. The experimental tests showed that the trusses with typical nodes collapsed under reduced load by local failure due to high distortions at the nodes. The trusses with encapsulated concrete spacer showed good results, with an increase in collapse load of 36% and failure by buckling bars.

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Experimental Analysis of Space Trusses Using Spacers of Concrete with Steel Fiber and Sisal Fiber

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“…This allows for the utilization of modern internetof-things (IoT) [28] sensors to provide real-time information, as well as for the generation of effective digital twins [29][30][31]. Fire resistance is an issue of concern; however, the tests conducted by Du Chateau [32] on large-span double-layer roof structures revealed good fire resistance. In fact, due to the pronounced resistance of highly indeterminate and redundant space structural systems, local failure can rarely lead to progressive collapse, and the structure is usually capable of providing an alternative load path to withstand fire for a relatively considerable time.…”

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Skeletal Space Structure Systems: Select Areas of Opportunity to Achieve Sustainability in Construction

Maalek,

Maalek

2023

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This paper examines some of the largely neglected areas of opportunity to utilize skeletal space structure systems in support of the modular, industrialized, economical, sustainable, and digital future of the construction industry. In this context, the feasibility of the future use of skeletal space structures is studied for a few classes of engineering structures, namely, residential apartment buildings and offshore platforms, along with their suitability for the reconstruction, renovation, modernization, and retrofit of damaged buildings and urban areas of cultural heritage significance. Finally, the particular features of lean project management in space structures are discussed with emphasis on engineering and economic factors, production management, environmental aspects, quality management, reliability, maintainability, and sustainability. This article concludes that skeletal space structures can fulfil many of the essential construction requirements of modern societies, especially those facing environmental challenges, all while allowing for design flexibility and mass customization.

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Skeletal Space Structure Systems: Select Areas of Opportunity to Achieve Sustainability in Construction

Maalek,

Maalek

2023

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This paper examines some of the largely neglected areas of opportunity to utilize skeletal space structure systems in support of modular, industrialized, economical, sustainable and digital future of the construction industry. In this context, the feasibility of future use of skeletal space structures is studied for a few classes of engineering structures, namely, residential apartment buildings, and offshore platforms, along with their suitability for reconstruction, renovation, modernization and retrofit of damaged buildings and urban areas of cultural heritage significance. Finally, the particulars of lean project management of space structures are discussed with emphasis on engineering and economic factors, production management, environmental aspects, quality management, and reliability, maintainability and sustainability considerations. This article concludes that skeletal space structures can fulfil many of the essential construction requirements of modern societies, especially those facing environmental challenges, all while allowing for design flexibility and mass customization.

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The Beauty of Technical Thought in Architecture — the Lifework of Stéphane Du Chateau

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Experimental Analysis of Space Trusses Using Spacers of Concrete with Steel Fiber and Sisal Fiber

Experimental Analysis of Space Trusses Using Spacers of Concrete with Steel Fiber and Sisal Fiber

Skeletal Space Structure Systems: Select Areas of Opportunity to Achieve Sustainability in Construction

Skeletal Space Structure Systems: Select Areas of Opportunity to Achieve Sustainability in Construction

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