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Nexus Network Journal Mechanics in Architecture In memory of Mario Salvadori 1907–1997 / edited by Kim Williams. -
IV, 221 p. online resource. - (Nexus Network Journal ; 9,2) Content notes : Letter from the Editor -- Letter from the Editor -- In Memory of Mario Salvadori -- Mario Salvadori and Mauro Picone: From Student and Teacher to Professional Fellowship -- Mechanics in Architecture -- Milankovitch’s Theorie der Druckkurven: Good mechanics for masonry architecture -- Oval Domes: History, Geometry and Mechanics -- The Conception of Ramparts in the Sixteenth Century: Architecture, “Mathematics”, and Urban Design -- Tentare licet. The Theresian Academy’s Question on the Theory of Beams of 1783 -- Nexorades Based on Regular Polyhedra -- Other Research -- A Pyramid Inspired by Mathematics -- Fractal Architecture Could Be Good for You -- Polygons, Diagonals, and the Bronze Mean -- Geometer’s Angle -- Dynamic Root Rectangles Part One: The Fundamentals -- Didactics -- Mathematical Aspects in an Architectural Design Course: The Concept, Design Assignments, and Follow-up -- Book Review -- Scott Olsen The Golden Section: Nature’s Greatest Secret -- Leonard K. Eaton Hardy Cross. American Engineer. 9783764386993 * Mathematics. Mathematics, general. * Williams, Kim., edt, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt * Title * Series