Imperfections and Thin-Walled Bars Behaviour
Experimental and theoretical observations allowed us to present some new conclusions concerning the proper, and safe designing of the structures composed of thin-walled bars (TWB). These...
Research of Strength and Deformations with Long-time Loading and the Use of Glassfiber Reinforced Concrete in Shells
Presented is an experimental research on the properties of behavior on compression and tension of glassfiber reinforced concrete of alkali-resistant glass fiber under long-time load and...
Possibilities and Problems of Latticed Structures
Several fundamental aspects of space frames which are sometimes referred to as latticed structures are discussed. Terminology of the structural system is first considered. Special features...
Project Case Study: Space Frame Roof Structure, Main Stadium, Shah Alam Sport Complex, Selangor, Malaysia
In the city of Shah Alam located just outside of Kuala Lumpur, the Shah Alam Sport Complex is built as a multi-use sports facility. The aim of this study is to discuss the management of...
Membrane Structures: Technological Innovation and Architectural Opportunity
Presented is a list of materials used in building an airhouse. There are so many other moves in tensile structures and the present interest is in ETFE foils because of light transmission/cost...
Georgia Dome Cable Roof Construction Techniques
This paper will provide a case study of the construction of the Hypar-Tensegrity Cable Roof for the Georgia Dome. The paper will emphasize innovative computer analysis of the construction...
Helium-Supported Hangar for a Small Solar-Powered Airship
For the IGA Expo '93 the Institute for Statics and Dynamics of Aerospace Structures, University of Stuttgart, together with Stuttgart Solar e.V. developed a solar-powered airship. For...
Wall Relief and Three Dimensional Suspension Sculpture Utilizing Tension and Membrane Structures
The aesthetic concerns and observations on sculptural forms involve tension and membrane structures. In the following discussion, the textile forms, which strongly influenced the more...
The Use of ETFE Foils in Lightweight Roof Constructions
ETFE foils are polymer film sheets which are enclosed in support frames and inflated to provide stable, insulated and transparent roof cushions for lightweight enclosures. This paper describes...
Study on Mechanical Characteristics of Light-weight Complex Structure Composed of a Membrane and a Beam String Structure
This paper aims at studying a new type of Beam String Structure, in which a membrane is used as finishing material. This paper reports on the mechanical characteristics of this structure,...
Seismic Performance and Retrofit of the Golden Gate Bridge
Since its opening in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has endured and functions as an important transportation link for Bay Area commerce and commuters. After an earthquake in 1989, T.Y. Lin...
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge Underconstruction
This paper presents 1) brief history of the survey work, 2) brief description of the physical dimensions and structural system, 3) major studies for the design, 4) development of higher...
Concrete Shells Today
Providing high structural qualities, modern shells using experimental forms will attract new attention due to their limitless repertory. Presented is a new form of construction, instead...
Nonlinear Behavior of Northlight Reinforced Concrete Shells
The behavior of northlight shells is very sensitive to the boundary conditions at the top and bottom edges of the shell. The aim of this paper is to investigate the structural action of...
Study on Reinforced Concrete Cylindrical Shells with Edge Members under Impact Loading
The strength, cracking patterns and the other nonlinear dynamic behaviors of reinforced concrete roof-type circular cylindrical shells influenced by edge member stiffness and supporting...
Nonlinear Analysis of a Reinforced Concrete Folded Plate Structure
This paper deals with the ultimate load analysis of a reinforced concrete (RC) folded plate shell subjected to dead load and monotonically increasing live loads, statically applied, using...
Spatial Structures Erected out of Thin Shell Elements Fabricated on Plane Followed by Bending
The paper offers the examples of spatial structures of average spans (up to 24 m) and engineering structures made of prefabricated curvilinear elements originally having a plane form....
Ultimate Strength of R/C Cooling Tower Shell
Reinforced concrete(R/C) cooling towers are the largest, thin shell structures. It is important to assess the ultimate strength of R/C cooling tower shells subjected to wind load. In the...
Repair of a Cracked Cooling Tower Shell Based on Numerical Simulations
The present condition of a 30 years old cooling tower shell made of reinforced concrete is characterized by a relatively large number of long, thermally induced meridional cracks. For...
Design for Durability for Large Reinforced Concrete Shells
Classical design concepts restrict themselves to sufficient structural safety, using linear analysis methods. Durability questions are mainly treated independently. Modern computer simulations...
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