Skylon revisited

2004-03-26T00:00:00

As the platform was to be pre-stressed reinforced concrete, there was much excitement and discussion around the work of Robert Maillart, also doubt concerning the structural possibilities, and so a mock example was built and featured at the Ideal Home Exhibition Olympia, demonstrating the springing characteristics. It was a great ...

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