Image Summary: Day 11

Day 11: Image Summary

Images	Commentary
	These two bridges designed by Prof. Dr. Christina Menn are located in the Swiss mountains. They reflect the vector resolution of the forces acting upon the arch. Note that the arches are NOT smooth curves. Why is this?
	These are images of the supports of the Biaschina Bridge designed by Menn. The large image on the left indicates a roller support. What kinds of forces can it resist? Why? The image on the right indicates the differetiation between two kinds, really three if one can see enough detail, of support conditions. The important point is that the central pier of each is fixed. Why is this?
	This hall is a warehouse next to a rail yard in the southern part of Switzerland. It was designed by Robert Maillart. The truss form was completly designed using graphic statics and actually represents the Ideal form for a truss.
	What is the relationship between structural form and function in these two towers? Both were manufactured with a minimal number of parts. How do each develop their strength?
	This is a ski lodge designed by Mollino in Northern Italy. Note the relationship between design intention and form as seen in the column. What kind of foundation MUST be present under the column footing?
	How does this cantilever? How would you design this of wood? of steel?
	These last two images of the Biaschina are here to indicate the scale of the bridge. Note how big a human would be.