WOODEN DOMES - HISTORY AND CONSTRUCTION

Discover the fascinating world of wooden domes, constructions that have adorned architecture for thousands of years. The book "Wooden Domes" by Barbara Misztal is a journey through the history and technology of these extraordinary structures. Learn about forgotten construction systems and discover why historical solutions still have economic, technical, and ecological justification.

• Reconstructed construction systems of wooden domes
• Typology of constructions of wooden domes
• Ribbed, shell, and mesh domes characteristic of wooden construction
• Use of natural properties of wood to build aesthetic and ecological constructions
• Analogy of wood to fiber composites
• Computational models and proposals for calculating wooden structures
• Results of theoretical analyzes for use in the design and construction of structures

The book introduces the reader to the world of dome constructions, from simple dome-like coverings to advanced wooden scaffolding. It describes in detail ribbed, shell, and mesh domes, which are unique to wooden construction. The author analyzes ribbed domes on meridian ribs with centering and lattice ribs, as well as shell domes with massive and thin-walled shells.

Particular attention is paid to axially symmetrical constructions of smooth shells made of naturally prestressed boards, which are distinguished by minimal consumption of wood and steel connectors in relation to the covered area. Attractive constructions with a rhombus mesh, built of ribs whose shape protects the sphere from the jumping of nodes, a known cause of failure of geodetic mesh domes made of steel, are also recalled.

The book shows how to use the natural properties of wood to build aesthetic and ecological constructions from medium-quality wood, without the costly selection used in the construction of glued structures. It has been shown that it is possible to use solid wood significantly better than in domes made of glued wood. Domes made of solid wood are an attractive proposition for general construction due to their aesthetics and ecology. The publication draws attention to the analogy of wood to fiber composites, presents computational models and proposals for calculating solid wood structures, and indicates the topics of the most urgent research necessary for the further development of this field of knowledge.

The book "Wooden Domes" by Barbara Misztal is not only a compendium of knowledge about the history and technology of wooden domes, but also an inspiration to search for innovative solutions in construction. It is a must-read for architects, engineers, and all enthusiasts of wooden structures.

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