Research Essays



An introduction, explanation and exploration of the ways that the structures around us are supported.

This is a resource for both individuals at the earliest stages of their education and those with a greater experience base. It should provide not only insight into the behavior of small and large structures, but inspiration for new and improved solutions to the ancient problem of resisting gravity.

After all, one must learn to crawl before walking

- Introduction

- - Simple Beams
- - Continuous Beams
- - Cantilevers
- - Arches
- - Frames
- - Simple Shells
- - Complex Shells
- - Cable-Stayed
- - Suspension