This walk was prepared for those attending the Sixteenth International Conference on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, December 4-6, 2017. It is of interest to structural engineers and architects.
This walk was prepared for those attending the Sixteenth International Conference on Tubular Structures, Melbourne, December 4-6, 2017. It is of interest to structural engineers and architects.
The author has prepared a paper for the Conference listing what he considers the most noteworthy tubular structures in the city and immediate surrounds. This will be available for general distribution after the Conference. Advance copies are available from the author.
1772 Views
Start and Finish of Tour Atrium roof features spaceframe
Mero Spaceframes - Forecourt, Grand Space, Hotel Driveway, and Atrium from 35th to 50th Floor (Use the toilet on the 35th Floor (Sofitel) for a great view to the east
Central Warren Truss, plus side trusses Curved top chord of central truss (produced by induction bending)
Oldest building in the tour Tubular roof trusses, 73m span
Repeated pattern of inclined 125SHS columns
Undulating Roof supported by tubular arches and Vierendeel Trusses parallel to platforms
Protecting Coop's Shot Tower (built 1889, as Melbourne's tallest building) from the elements Tubular trusses for the columns and circumferential members.