Structural Design for the Stage

This book provides the theater technician with a foundation in structural design allowing an intuitive understanding of why sets "stand up". It introduces the basics of statics and the study of the strength of materials as they apply to typical scenery, with a minimum of theory and many examples. The material is presented such that only a basic knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is required. This useful text is also invaluable to professionals as a permanent handbook complete with carefully selected reference tables, which are applicable to most theatrical situations. Traditionally, theatrical design and carpentry are rooted in a craft-based tradition that places a high value on empirically tested techniques; in other words, if it was done that way for a show and nothing fell down, then that's the way it will be done. Many scenic construction examples with a "how-to" approach. The material is organized around one hour lessons with additional problems following each lesson and answers to the even numbered ones in an appendix. It contains three appendices with reference and design values for common shapes and sizes of lumber, plywood and steel used in theatrical applications.

ISBN 024080354X   DEWEY edition DC21 ISBN13 9780240803548 (What's this?)   Pages 430 Publisher Elsevier Science & Technology   Volumes 1 Imprint Focal Press   Weight (grammes) 742 Format Paperback   Published in Oxford Publication date 06 Apr 1999   Height (mm) 254 Non-book description xii, 416 p. :   Width (mm) 178 Library of Congress 98053570   Spine width (mm) 22 DEWEY 792.025   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

1		Overview		1
2		Forces, Stresses, and Strains		5
3		Stress Analysis for Beams		25
4		Geometric Properties		61
5		Sawn Lumber Beam Design		85
6		Wood Column Analysis and Design		123
7		Combined Loading for Wood Members		145
8		Steel Beam Design		165
9		Steel Column Analysis and Design		197
10		Combined Loading for Steel Members		209
11		Trusses and Cables		229
12		Plywood Design		273
App. A		Math Review		309
App. B		Case Formulas		333
App. C		Geometric Properties		339
App. D		Sawn Lumber Reference Values		343
App. E		Steel Reference Values		349
App. F		Plywood Reference Values		377
App. G		Useful Information		391
App. H		Nomenclature		397
App. I		Answers to Even Numbered Problems		403
		Works Cited		411
		Index		413

An excellent resourse to teach the physics of structures to tech theatre students. It covers the parts of structural engineering that pertaining to theatre without getting too far from the practical aplication. (Tom Davis, U of Florida) A unique text that fills a long-standing void. (Henry Grillo, NC School of the Arts)

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