Geodesic Math and How to Use It

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By Hugh Kenner

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Geodesic Math and How to Use It by Hugh Kenner explores the mathematical principles and practical applications of geodesic dome construction. The book offers a comprehensive guide to the geometry and methods behind creating these structures, making it an invaluable resource for enthusiasts interested in the art and science of architecture. Its clear explanations make complex concepts accessible to both novices and experts alike.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the mathematical principles behind geodesic domes or if you're interested in exploring how geometry intersects with natural structures. Written by Hugh Kenner, it's an intriguing exploration suitable for those curious about applying scientific and mathematical concepts to real-world designs.

Twenty-five years after geodesic domes were first introduced, this text presents a method of design and provides a step-by-step method for producing mathematical specifications for orthodox geodesic domes, as well as for a variety of elliptical, super-elliptical and other nonspherical contours.

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It was 1976—twenty-five years after R. Buckminster Fuller introduced geodesic domes—when literary critic Hugh Kenner published this fully-illustrated practical manual for their construction. Now, some twenty-five years later, Geodesic Math and How to Use It again presents a systematic method of design and provides a step-by-step method for producing mathematical specifications for orthodox geodesic domes, as well as for a variety of elliptical, super-elliptical, and other nonspherical contours.

Out of print since 1990, Geodesic Math and How to Use It is California's most requested backlist title. This edition is fully illustrated with complete original appendices.

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Geodesic Math and How to Use It by Hugh Kenner is praised for its practical insights into geodesic domes, delivering complex mathematical concepts in an accessible manner. The book is appreciated for being both theoretically rigorous and practically applicable, serving as a valuable resource for engineers and enthusiasts interested in architectural geometry. Some readers highlight its ease of understanding and how it inspires the application of mathematical principles in real-world scenarios.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520239319

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 146 line illustrations, 27 tables

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 184

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About the Author

Hugh Kenner (1923-2003) was Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Georgia. He is the author of dozens of well-known and highly regarded books of literary criticism, and is also the author of Bucky: A Guided Tour of Buckminster Fuller (1973).