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COUVERTURE PARABOLOIDE-HYPERBOLIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architectural Design
CONT

Hyperbolic paraboloid : extremely thin, light roof structure curved in three dimensions as in an eggshell to achieve a high strength-to-weight ratio.

Key term(s)
  • hyperbolic paraboloid roof

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conception architecturale
DEF

Surface à double courbure; ce type de surface concerne certaines couvertures modernes à structures tendues, dont les sections ou les génératrices sont des combinaisons de paraboles (ou de chaînettes) et d'hyperboles.

CONT

C'est pourquoi au pavillon de la France, René Sager a conçu deux résilles en paraboloïde hyperbolique (donc à double courbure), où les tensions inverses garantissent une surface stable grâce à la prétension.

Key term(s)
  • toit en paraboloïde hyperbolique
  • toit en paraboloïde-hyperbolique
  • couverture en paraboloïde-hyperbolique
  • couverture en paraboloïde hyperbolique

Spanish

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