Structures and Architecture New concepts, applications and challenges

Although the disciplines of architecture and structural engineering have both experienced their own historical development, their interaction has resulted in many fascinating and delightful structures. To take this interaction to a higher level, there is a need to stimulate the inventive and creative design of architectural structures and to persuade architects and structural engineers to further collaborate in this process, exploiting together new concepts, applications and challenges. The Structures and Architecture set of book of abstracts (704pp) and full paper searchable CD-ROM (2262pp) presents over 300 selected papers presented at the 2nd International Conference on Structures and Architecture Conference (ICSA2013), organized by the School of Architecture of the University of Minho, Guimarães, Portugal (July 2013), to promote the synergy in the collaboration between the disciplines of architecture and structural engineering.The set addresses all major aspects of structures and architecture, including building envelopes, comprehension of complex forms, computer and experimental methods, concrete and masonry structures, educating architects and structural engineers, emerging technologies, glass structures, innovative architectural and structural design, lightweight and membrane structures, special structures, steel and composite structures, the borderline between architecture and structural engineering, the history of the relationship between architects and structural engineers, the tectonics of architectural solutions, the use of new materials, timber structures and more. The contributions on creative and scientific aspects of the conception and construction of structures, on advanced technologies and on complex architectural and structural applications represent a fine blend of scientific, technical and practical novelties in both fields. This set is intended for both researchers and practitioners, including architects, structural and construction engineers, builders and building consultants, constructors, material suppliers and product manufacturers, and other experts and professionals involved in the design and realization of architectural, structural and infrastructural projects.

PrefaceConference organization Non financial sponsors KEYNOTE LECTURES A façade roadmap U. Knaack Pier Luigi Nervi: Architecture as challenge M.A. Chiorino & C. Chiorino The great counterintuitive: Re-evaluating historic and contemporary building construction for earthquake collapse prevention R. Langenbach Emilio Pérez Piñero: Inventor of deployability F. Escrig TECHNICAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mini-symposia & special sessions Modern renaissance timber construction Merging seismic and fire design of timber buildings and potential and limitationson going high B. Kasal, D. Kruse, N. Rüther & T. Polocoser Status of Cross-laminated Timber construction in North-America S. Gagnon & E. Karacabeyli A review on seismic response of timber frames H. Stamatopoulos & K.A. Malo Investigation of seismic performance of multi-storey timber buildings within the framework of the SERIES project M. Piazza & R. Tomasi Seismic design of CLT buildings: Definition of the suitable q-factor by numerical and experimental procedures L. Pozza, D. Trutalli, A. Polastri & A. Ceccotti Seismic design of timber buildings with a direct displacement-based design method C. Loss, M. Piazza & D. Zonta Behaviour of moment connections in timber frameworks A. Polastri, R. Tomasi, M. Piazza & I. Smith Seismic performance assessment of a timber log house J.M. Branco, C. Aranha & P.B. Lourenço Better than steel? (Part 2): Tall wooden factories and the invention of “slow-burning” heavy timber construction R. Langenbach Performance-based design for mid-rise wood constructions in Canada C. Dagenais, S. Gagnon & R. Desjardins Predicting force flows in timber light-frame building superstructures G. Doudak & I. Smith Is cross-laminated timber suitable for building structures to thirty levels? J.B. Chapman Wind design of timber buildings I. Zisis & T. Stathopoulos Design concepts and principles for tall multi-storey superstructures incorporating timber frameworks I. Smith Vibrations of timber floor beams with end restraints K.A. Malo & J. Köhler Behavior of dowel-type timber connections under cyclic loadingS. Zhang, W. Wang, C. Huang & W. Wu Design and production of a heavy timber reaction frame for a laboratory test setup M. Andreolli, P. Grossi, T. Sartori & R. Tomasi Glulam structures: Some Portuguese case studies A.O. Feio, P.J.S. Cruz & A. Pinto On the “tectonics” in architecture—between aesthetics and ethics Shells—Innovation system design by Ildefonso Sánchez (1898–1980) P. Cassinello The DNA of the avant-gardes L.E. Mayo Conceptual design of a pedestrian bridge by means of topology optimization L. Frattari, J.P. Dagg & G. Leoni The nature of tectonic architecture and structural design A. Carter, P.H. Kirkegaard & R. Tyrrell Construction and form-finding of a post-formed timber grid-shell S. Pone, S. Colabella, B. Parenti, D. Lancia, A. Fiore, B. D’Amico, F. Portioli, R. Landolfo, M. D’Aniello & C. Ceraldi Félix Candela between philosophy and engineering: The meaning of shape M. Savorra & G. Fabbrocino The recovery of the ethic of constructions: P.L. Nervi vs. S. Musmeci, two structural conceptions compared P. Trovalusci & A. Tinelli Tensegrity tectonics: Structural concept and architectural expression K.A. Liapi The Nervi system: Between complexity and ethic T. Iori & S. Poretti The school of bridges in Venice: Teaching bridge design in a University of Architecture A. Zanchettin, E. Siviero & E. Reccia Structural glass: Crossing borders Double skin facades made of glass—aspects of structural design and static analysis B. Siebert Boosting European education on structural glass: COST action TU0905 training school J. Belis, C. Louter, J. Neugebauer & J. Schneider Glass structures, from theory to practice N. Emami Evaluation of the SLG method for applications with adhesive point-fixings J. Dispersyn, K. Calleyl & J. Belis Influence of various factors to mechanical properties of glued joint in glass K. Machalická & M. Eliášová Cones made of glass for a new entrance of a museum J. Neugebauer Analytic models of adhesively bonded steel-glass beams T. Fremr, M. Netusil & M. Eliášová Building integrated photovoltaic—new developments G. Siebert & B. Siebert Stress corrosion parameters for glass with different edge finishing M. Vandebroek, C. Louter, J. Dispersyn, D. Sonck & J. Belis Exploratory experimental investigations on post-tensioned structural glass beams C. Louter, J.H. Nielsen & J. Belis Experimental investigations and numerical modeling of point-fitted glass panes M. Tibolt, O. Hechler & C. Odenbreit Reinforced glass connection—concept, test and detail P.L. Carvalho, P.J.S. Cruz & F.A. Veer From open structures to the cladding of control: A critical call for current tectonic theories and practices in architecture Structural cladding/clad structures: Studies in tectonic building practice A. Beim Tectonics of montage: Architectural positions for a tectonic sustainable building practice C. Bundgaard Wallpaper & tectonics—a critical discussion of the state of the architectural discipline M.F. Hvejsel & P.H. Kirkegaard Architectural assemblages and materializations—changing notions of tectonics and materiality in contemporary architecture F. Nilsson From new tools and methods towards new tasks and ideals: The impact of technology and science in the post-war era The architecture of absence: Building, landscape and the changing character of technology in the post-war era C.P.C. Cabral New French architectural treatises for a new kind of public architecture E. Monin The development of architectural concrete in Belgium during the 1960s and 1970s S. Van de Voorde Working relationships between architects and structural engineers: World War II to the 1970s D.T. Yeomans Finnish architect-engineer cooperation on concrete and shell structures in the 1950s and 1960s A. Niskanen Innovation in reciprocal structures Reciprocal systems based on planar elements O. Baverel & A. Pugnale Reciprocal-frame structures—a digital design instrument U. Thönnissen The proposal of an ancient technique for modern construction: A stone reciprocal structure M. Brocato & L. Mondardini Efficient design and fabrication of free-form reciprocal structures D. Parigi & P.H. Kirkegaard Static and kinematic formulation of planar reciprocal assemblies D. Parigi & P.H. Kirkegaard Innovation in timber Wood structures—versatility and innovation F. Jensen Cross-laminated timber: A key material for the future of structural design M. Nevado Cross-laminated timber: Driving forces and innovation A. Falk The wooden cooling tower E. Nozhova MonaLisa Wood Pavilion: Poplar pl(a)ywood G. Callegari, M. Sassone, A. Spinelli & R. Zanuttini Robustness issues for design of innovative timber structures 161F. Hald, P.H. Kirkegaard & J.D. Sørensen Principles in practice for the analysis, conservation and structural restoration of architectural heritage The ISCARSAH principles in practice S.J. Kelley The building and its structural history (or how the history is the source of endless technical knowledge) M.M.S. Lagunes Master Builders’ design skills in diagnosing the failures G. Arun Physical evaluation of the endless column R.A. Sofronie Structural evaluation of Kilitbahir castle in Canakkale, Turkey A. Turer Dismantling of foundation system for conservation of masonry structures in Angkor, Cambodia Y. Iwasaki, Y. Akazawa, M. Fukuda, J. Nakazawa, K. Nakagawa, I. Shimoda & T. Nakagawa General contributions Building envelopes Life cycle assessment of Irish residential buildings and typical building envelope analysis A. Armstrong & J. Goggins Proposals for intervention in obsolete building envelopes in Andalusia M. Molina-Huelva, J.M. Rincón-Calderón & P. Fernández-Ans Integrated design applied in thermal retrofitting solutions for residential buildings A. Ciutina, V. Ungureanu, D. Dubina & D.

Paulo J.S. Cruz is Full Professor of Construction and Technology at the School of Architecture of the University of Minho. He is President of IDEGUI - Design Institute of Guimarães and Director of Lab2PT - Landscape, Heritage and Territory Laboratory as well as Head of studies on Product Design. He was President of the School of Architecture of the University of Minho (2004-2011) and Head of the Civil Engineering Department of the University of Minho (2003 & 2004). He graduated in Civil Engineering (1987) and received an MSc in Structural Engineering from the University of Porto, Portugal (1991) and obtained his PhD in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain (1995). Since 1987 he has conducted research in the domain of special structures. After his PhD he started in the field of “Steel and Composite Structures”, progressively devoting his research interests to the area of bridges, particularly concerning safety, inspection, assessment and monitoring. Since his involvement with the School of Architecture, he has bridged the gap between architecture and structural engineering, promoting the efficient use of the traditional materials and their judicious combination; exploring innovative technological, constructional and structural solutions and establishing effective collaborations with the construction industry.