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Document:
SP110-07
Date:
November 1, 1988
Author(s):
Jack Christiansen
Publication:
Symposium Papers
Volume:
110
Abstract:
The performance of hyperbolic paraboloid concrete shell structures with respect to function, strength, serviceability, and economy is discussed. Cost estimates are presented for three example roof structures.
DOI:
10.14359/3612
SP110-06
Alex C. Scordelis
The state of the art for the analysis and design of hyperbolic parabolic (HP) shells is reviewed. The necessary expressions for determining the internal membrane stresses in the shell and the internal axial forces, shears, and bending moments in the groin arch due to surface dead and live loads on the shell are given. A special-purpose computer program GROINV, for the membrane analysis of HP groined vaults with a minimum of input data, is briefly described. The program is available from the author. Numerical results for several groined vaults with varying amounts of curved shell overhang are presented and their structural behavior with respect to concrete and reinforcing steel requirements is compared. Recent developments in the nonlinear finite element analysis of reinforced concrete shells that account for membrane and bending actions are reviewed, and results obtained for HP groined vaults loaded to ultimate failure using computer programs developed at Berkeley are briefly described with respect to their design implications.
10.14359/2823
SP110
Editor: Jack Christiansen
SP110 Offering both utility and beauty, the hyperbolic paraboloid (HP) shell came to the attention of American designers in the early 1950's. Since that time, many hyperbolic paraboloid structures have been built both in the United States and around the world. This state-of-the-art report on hyperbolic paraboloids is the culmination of over ten years of research and fact gathering. Effort has been devoted to developing analysis and design data and techniques for hyperbolic paraboloid concrete shells, especially for umbrella, gable and saddle shells. "Hyperbolic Paraboloid Shells" offers the latest information on topics such as: bending theory, saddle shells, hyperbolic paraboloid performance and cost, groined vaults, membrane analysis and construction.
10.14359/14143
SP110-08
Milo S. Ketchum
Construction of hyperbolic paraboloidal concrete shell roof structures is discussed, including the phases for selection, economy, forms, reinforcing, concrete materials, placing, and curing. Umbrella shells have the greatest potential for economy for large commercial or industrial construction. Gabled shells and saddle shells are suited to long span monumental buildings. Shells require high standards of concrete construction and the close cooperation of the architect, the engineer, and the contractor.
10.14359/3420
SP110-04
Alex C. Scordelis and Mark A. Ketchum
A review of the state of the art for the analysis and design of HP saddle shells is presented. Design considerations and basic load carrying mechanisms are discussed. Results of a detailed parameter study are presented for loadings on a saddle shell with tips free. These were carried out with a linear finite element analysis computer program that includes membrane and bending action in the shell and edge beams. Results are given and compared for shell membrane stresses and bending moments, edge beam stress resultants, and vertical displacements for the following parameters: 1) loading-shell DL + LL, edge beam DL, and shell and edge beam loads; 2) deep shell and shallow shell; and 3) uniform edge beam cross-section and tapered edge beam cross section. Additional brief discussions are given on the following effects: 1) rise-span ratio; 2) type of vertical supporting system; 3) edge beam eccentricity; 4) horizontal thrust supporting system; 5) prestressing; and 6) inelastic behavior and ultimate strength.
10.14359/2816
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