Design Principles and Analysis of Thin Concrete Shells, Domes and Folders


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One of the main goals of a good and effective structural design is to decrease, as far as possible, the self-weight of structures, because they must carry the service load. This is especially important for reinforced concrete (RC) structures, as the self-weight of the material is substantial. For RC structures it is furthermore important that the w




Thin Shell Concrete Structures


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Practical Design of Concrete Shells


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Dr. Wilson's book is a reference text on the construction of concrete thin shell structures, specifically written for engineers, architects, builders and students of those disciplines.







Concrete Thin Shells


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Analysis Of Thin Concrete Shells


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With The Rapid Utilization Of Shell Structures, The Conventional Method Of Design Based On Empirical Or Approximate Solution Is Giving Way To More Realistic And Sound Mathematical Analysis. This Book Presents A Balanced Treatment Of The Mathematical Analysis And Design Aspects Of Shell Structures. A Systematic Development Of Basic Equations With Method Of Analysis Through Numerical Analysis Has Been Presented To Help The Reader To Understand The Mechanics Of Shell Structures. The Book Deals With Both Membrane And Bending Analysis And The Limitations Of Membrane Analysis Have Been Brought Out Clearly Through Examples. The Book Would Be Of Great Interest To Graduate Students As Well As Design Engineer




Processing of Slender Concrete Shells - Fabrication and Installation


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Lightweight structures and material optimized systems are of major relevance in the building industry and particularly in the design of concrete structures. This is not only for aesthetic reasons, but also to use material in a resource conserving way. The increase of strength characteristics, as one measure to reduce cross section dimensions, postulates the prefabrication of cementitious materials under laboratory conditions. This thesis examines the contradiction of the possibility to realize slender concrete elements and the complexity of the discontinued homogeneity arising from necessary segmentations. Proposals of implementation strategies are demonstrated and verified on the basis of selected case studies.




Thin Reinforced Concrete Shells


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