Components and Connections: Principles of Construction

1 Introduction\n2 Components\n	Functions and characteristics of constructions\n		Separating function\n		Loadbearing function\n		Properties and performance rate\n		Adjustable and active systems\n	Tightness and permeability of constructions\n		Opaque constructions\n		Composite constructions\n		Transparent constructions\n	Loadbearing behaviour\n		Force and tension\n		Elasticity\n		Buckling\n		Span constructions\n		Horizontal constructions\n		Floor openings\n		Vertical constructions\n		Openings in walls\n3 Connections\n	Internal and external connections\n		Internal connections\n		External connections\n	Type and function of connections\n		Joints according to positioning of components\n		Joints according to the form of components\n		Joints according to the material of components\n	Position of connections\n		Tolerances\n		Adjustment\n	Fixation\n		Roller bearings, hinges and restraints\n		Fixation through position, form and material\n		Fixation of layers, multiple skins and composite panels\n	Forming technologies\n		Basic forming processes\n		Remodelling processes\n		Separation processes\n	Material and connections\n		Timber connections\n		Steel connections\n		Concrete connections\n	Connections between components of different build-up\n	Designing a connection\n4 Building Structure\n	Three building methods: spaces and the relations between them\n	Primary and complementary systems enclosing space\n	Solid or cellular construction\n		Examples of solid construction\n	Slab construction\n		Examples of Slab construction\n	Skeleton construction\n		Examples of skeleton construction\n	Horizontal relations between spaces\n		Division of space\n		Multiplication of space\n		Connection of space\n	Vertical relations between spaces\n		Multiplication of space\n		Connection of space\nAppendix\n	Authors\n	Selected Bibliography\n	Index\n	Illustration Credits