Between Mechanics and Architecture

£139.50

Between Mechanics and Architecture

The Mathematical Search for Stability in Architecture

Applied mathematics History of mathematics History of science History of engineering and technology

Author: Patricia Radelet-de Grave

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Collection: Mathematics and the Built Environment

Language: English

Published by: Birkhauser

Published on: 31st January 2025

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9783031735301


Overview

This collection of essays reflects the author''s decades-long dedication to studying the interplay between mechanics and architecture. It explores how advancements in mechanics have influenced architectural innovation and how the need for new architectural solutions has driven theoretical progress in engineering. By examining the historical roots of these fields, these essays provide a deep analysis of key developments.

Audience

This interdisciplinary work will appeal to scholars, students, and anyone interested in the complex relationship between the theoretical and practical aspects of architecture and civil engineering.

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