Vitruvius on architecture : a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2013.
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| author | Escalante, Ana S. (Ana Stephanie) |
| author2 | William Broadhead. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/837102019-04-10T15:36:23Z Vitruvius on architecture : a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures Modem application and stability analysis of classical structures Escalante, Ana S. (Ana Stephanie) William Broadhead. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2013. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-66). Imperial Rome has left numerous legacies, the most well-known being its literature and monuments. Though many monuments, such as the Pantheon, are well-preserved, in cases where little physical evidence remains, historians can often use literary sources to inform reconstruction efforts. For more technical studies of Roman construction, technical literature is rare and the contemporary awareness of such literature even less known. When Vitruvius wrote De architectura, he did not intend for it to be a manual for instruction but rather a central source of general architectural knowledge. Directly aimed at architects, contractors, and other individuals involved in the design and construction of buildings, De architectura provides insight into contemporary technical knowledge. One aim of this thesis is to identify the presence of Vitruvian knowledge in imperial Roman structures. De architectura was written during the time of Augustus, therefore Augustan monuments show the immediate impact and relevance of the knowledge presented by Vitruvius. Almost a century later, architectural innovation was a hallmark of Hadrian's reign, but a study of Hadrianic structures demonstrates the longevity of De architectura. A structural analysis of the Teatro Marittimo and Sala dei Filosofi in Hadrian's villa at Tivoli, both influenced by Vitruvian precepts, was carried out to characterize the load distribution in supporting structures. The results of this analysis demonstrate that although Vitruvius gave no quantitative support for his guidelines, his suggestions are structurally sound, even by modem engineering standards. by Ana S. Escalante. S.B. 2014-01-09T19:47:19Z 2014-01-09T19:47:19Z 2013 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/83710 864436637 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 66 pages application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Mechanical Engineering. Escalante, Ana S. (Ana Stephanie) Vitruvius on architecture : a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures |
| title | Vitruvius on architecture : a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures |
| title_full | Vitruvius on architecture : a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures |
| title_fullStr | Vitruvius on architecture : a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vitruvius on architecture : a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures |
| title_short | Vitruvius on architecture : a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures |
| title_sort | vitruvius on architecture a modem application and stability analysis of classical structures |
| topic | Mechanical Engineering. |
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