Candelas Gutiérrez, Ángel L.(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2018-03-26)
[EN] The construction of five-plane timber roof frames originated as an evolution of the simpler rafter-couple system in order to cover greater spans. In this article, an interpretation is provided of the procedure that ...
Estepa Rubio, Antonio; Estepa Rubio, Jesús(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2018-03-26)
[EN] In the work of Andrés de Vandelvira, and of course in the manuscript treatise by his son Alonso, a number of complex stonecutting problems are worked out, including those involving warped surfaces. Adding complexity ...
Salcedo Galera, Macarena; Calvo Lopez, Jose(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2018-03-26)
[EN] Studies about the Cathedral of Granada frequently emphasize the diaphanous opening of the presbytery to the ambulatory through seven vaulted passages. From the constructive point of view, these elements present ...
Navarro Camallonga, Pablo; Rabasa Díaz, Enrique(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2018-03-26)
[EN] The rise of the Crown of Aragón in the 15th century paved the way for some major breakthroughs in architecture. Francesc Baldomar (active between 1425-1476) is probably the most prominent master stonemason in Valencia, ...
Castaño Perea, Enrique; Bustos Juez, Carlota(Universitat Politècnica de València, 2018-03-26)
[EN] An eclectic style developed in Spain in the early twentieth century, which can be recognised in numerous houses in the centres of Spanish cities. This article examines the drawings produced by Pedro Muguruza for the ...