markdownabstract__Abstract__ In 1986 a novel, large-sized ribonucleoprotein complex was first described. The barrel-shaped structures were initially detected in preparations of clathrin-coated vesicles from rat liver and because they showed a morphology that resembled t...

The analyses carried out on damaged masonry churches, after earthquakes that affected Italy in recent years, highlighted that vaulted structures are among the most vulnerable elements. This paper analyses a methodology for stability assessment of masonry vaults and dome...

Tension-strut systems consist of thin cables and membranes capable of carrying only tensile forces and compressed struts cooperating with them. They make very effective use of strength properties of materials. They are lightweight and common in large span structures suc...

textabstractVaults are the largest ribonucleoprotein particles found in eukaryotic cells. The maincomponent of these 13 MDa structures is the Mr 100,000 major vault protein (MVP).In mammalian cells, about 96 copies of this protein are necessary to form one vaultparticle...

Bioremediation is a promising technology for low-cost, effective, in-situ clean up of contaminated soil and water environments, and has been successfully applied for treating a variety of metallic and organic pollutants. Current bioremediation research and practice most...

Structural optimisation has been the subject of intense research for many years. However, the engineering profession seems to be oblivious to the important role of natural structures. Natural structures are shapes created by nature and possess geometrical properties tha...

This thesis analysis the structural design of cilindrical Fusee Ceramique roofs and the effect of the ceramique infill elements for the time dependent deformations, stiffness and load bearing capacity, including second order. To save the few remaining buildings for the ...

The 14th century church of Annunciation has not preserved its original top, with only some remains of arches and domes discovered during fi eld studies. According to L. E. Krasnorechyev, G. M. Shtender and others, the church had a sсalariform system of arches and vaults...

Since ancient times, the broader meanings of geometry have been the shadow of both the architect and the scholar. Some textless drawings on ribbed vaults from the Dresden Book of vault projection (1544-1567) show the great value geometry had for mediaval masons . Shroud...

Construction 1673, architectes Dominique Pilleporte, Jacques Peytret et Jules Hardouin-Mansart.