Theoretical positions about construction, structure and structural design, written by architects, engineers or historians within the last six decades, are studied in their context under four aspects on basis of key statements. The thesis investigates the evolution of the significance of structure in architecture and the specific activity of structural design. Furthermore it discusses the scientific or artistic nature of this activity. Finally, positions about expression and manifestation of structure in completed buildings are analysed. Based upon a systematic research on theoretical writings on structure and structural design, common views, some common trends but also differences regarding the quoted questions are established.
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Theoretical positions about construction, structure and structural design, written by architects, engineers or historians within the last six decades, are studied in their context under four aspects on basis of key statements. The thesis investigates the evolution of the significance of structure in architecture and the specific activity of structural design. Furthermore it discusses the scientific or artistic nature of this activity. Finally, positions about expression and manifestation of stru...
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