Very interesting in the importance of ideas of history and the formation of data studies for today structures to stand in stability and safety, against the elements and forces . Fascinating and inspiring to be able to solve problems and challenges of our infrastructures with technology in all the technical disciplines of the field of engineering.
At 13:51 it is asserted that the vaulting technique shown originated in North Africa in the C13, and proved to be "an incredible new technology ... it was like a microchip ... was adopted in the West in the C14". I'm puzzled by this because such vaults had been constructed in Europe since C12, eg the high pointed-arch vault of the nave of the (Romanesque) Durham Cathedral, England, completed by 1135. There are many other examples of such vaulting from this era throughout Europe, dating from far earlier than C13/14.
I think he’s specifically referring to guastavino style tile vaulting as coming from North Africa. The Moors has amazing building technology. I could be wrong
13:54 if you go see the ruins of pompi(Pompéi (Pompeii) near Naples, Napoli) , you will see a stairway built according to this principle. The origin of the constructive principle is not North Africa.on the other hand, the presence of Romans, and Spanish in North Africa to bring numerous architectural works locally for 2000 years (Volubilis,Eduardo TORROJA (1899-1961))
It is a Mediterranean technology, guastavino implemented plaster of Paris which allowed from faster setting and stronger loading. That in it self and the vision to implement it in a country that lacked any knowledge besides wooden framing(US) is the great merit of guastavino.
@@Drzahman Guastavino is a master(Guastavino, Rafael, Sr. (1842-1908)). But the first proven application was made among the Romans.,under Roman rule from approximately 44 B.C.E. until 476 C.E. You cleverly quote "the Mediterranean" trying to integrate "the Muslim genius" which in fact has not refined anything in constructive terms...The technical advance is Roman, the others are 100% followers, adapers.
A most amazing and enjoyable presentation -- thanks! About the relationship between the sciences and the humanities; I think we need to be careful here. For decades now we have had the humanities dictating to the sciences, and one of the bad results of this is in the area of gender, where biology has been cancelled by ideology. Yes, let each department be cognizant of the others; but let's not have dictatorships, because they usually end in pain!
This guy would go to such great lengths to not give any credit to a spaniard, and if possible ridicule them like he did at the beginning. Not sure where that anti hispanic mentality comes from, but always amazes me.
Marvelous video , just fantastic !
Very interesting in the importance of ideas of history and the formation of data studies for today structures to stand in stability and safety, against the elements and forces . Fascinating and inspiring to be able to solve problems and challenges of our infrastructures with technology in all the technical disciplines of the field of engineering.
At 13:51 it is asserted that the vaulting technique shown originated in North Africa in the C13, and proved to be "an incredible new technology ... it was like a microchip ... was adopted in the West in the C14". I'm puzzled by this because such vaults had been constructed in Europe since C12, eg the high pointed-arch vault of the nave of the (Romanesque) Durham Cathedral, England, completed by 1135. There are many other examples of such vaulting from this era throughout Europe, dating from far earlier than C13/14.
Precursors to flying buttresses can be found in Durham Cathedral, though are not easily visible.
I think he’s specifically referring to guastavino style tile vaulting as coming from North Africa. The Moors has amazing building technology. I could be wrong
I believe he is talking about vaults that didn't need supporting by scaffolding/ falsework during their construction.
Marvelous.
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Could it be used as a load bearing slab ??
13:54 if you go see the ruins of pompi(Pompéi (Pompeii) near Naples, Napoli) , you will see a stairway built according to this principle. The origin of the constructive principle is not North Africa.on the other hand, the presence of Romans, and Spanish in North Africa to bring numerous architectural works locally for 2000 years (Volubilis,Eduardo TORROJA (1899-1961))
It is a Mediterranean technology, guastavino implemented plaster of Paris which allowed from faster setting and stronger loading. That in it self and the vision to implement it in a country that lacked any knowledge besides wooden framing(US) is the great merit of guastavino.
@@Drzahman Guastavino is a master(Guastavino, Rafael, Sr. (1842-1908)).
But the first proven application was made among the Romans.,under Roman rule from approximately 44 B.C.E. until 476 C.E.
You cleverly quote "the Mediterranean" trying to integrate "the Muslim genius" which in fact has not refined anything in constructive terms...The technical advance is Roman, the others are 100% followers, adapers.
A most amazing and enjoyable presentation -- thanks!
About the relationship between the sciences and the humanities; I think we need to be careful here. For decades now we have had the humanities dictating to the sciences, and one of the bad results of this is in the area of gender, where biology has been cancelled by ideology. Yes, let each department be cognizant of the others; but let's not have dictatorships, because they usually end in pain!
This guy would go to such great lengths to not give any credit to a spaniard, and if possible ridicule them like he did at the beginning. Not sure where that anti hispanic mentality comes from, but always amazes me.