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Barrel vaults are used when high structural efficiency is required.
Barrel vaults are used when high structural efficiency is required.
True (A)
Shell structures can only be made with precast panels.
Shell structures can only be made with precast panels.
False (B)
Arch structures are mainly made of fabric materials.
Arch structures are mainly made of fabric materials.
False (B)
Folded plates have a shell thickness of 80 mm on average.
Folded plates have a shell thickness of 80 mm on average.
Portal frames have a span-to-depth ratio that varies from 1:10 to 1:15.
Portal frames have a span-to-depth ratio that varies from 1:10 to 1:15.
Barrel vaults are a type of thin-shell roof structure.
Barrel vaults are a type of thin-shell roof structure.
Shell structures with a span of 50-150 meters can be made out of reinforced concrete.
Shell structures with a span of 50-150 meters can be made out of reinforced concrete.
The usual span-to-depth ratio for shell structures ranges from 1:10 to 1:15.
The usual span-to-depth ratio for shell structures ranges from 1:10 to 1:15.
Reinforced concrete folded plates have a slope range of 50° to 75°.
Reinforced concrete folded plates have a slope range of 50° to 75°.
Arch structures are less efficient because they do not entirely rely on compression forces.
Arch structures are less efficient because they do not entirely rely on compression forces.
Barrel vaults provide long uncluttered spans, comparable to truss-framed roofing systems.
Barrel vaults provide long uncluttered spans, comparable to truss-framed roofing systems.
Folded plates in reinforced concrete shells have an average shell thickness of about 100 mm.
Folded plates in reinforced concrete shells have an average shell thickness of about 100 mm.
In post and beam structures, the column cross-sectional area should not be less than 30 cm.
In post and beam structures, the column cross-sectional area should not be less than 30 cm.
The beam depth in a shear wall can reach up to 2 meters.
The beam depth in a shear wall can reach up to 2 meters.
Barrel vaults are very lightweight structures with vaulted and dome shapes.
Barrel vaults are very lightweight structures with vaulted and dome shapes.
Shell structures have little tensile capacity and are made of materials like masonry and unreinforced concrete.
Shell structures have little tensile capacity and are made of materials like masonry and unreinforced concrete.
Portal frames consist of vertical columns, beams, and columns that support floor slabs and roof cladding.
Portal frames consist of vertical columns, beams, and columns that support floor slabs and roof cladding.
Arch structures can be built with reinforced concrete for spans up to 60 meters.
Arch structures can be built with reinforced concrete for spans up to 60 meters.
Study Notes
Barrel Vaults
- Used for high structural efficiency, providing long uncluttered spans.
- Lightweight structures with vaulted and dome shapes, comparable to truss-framed roofing systems.
- A type of thin-shell roof structure, commonly made from reinforced concrete.
Shell Structures
- Typically constructed using precast panels.
- Reinforced concrete shells can span between 50 to 150 meters.
- Generally have little tensile capacity, primarily made from masonry or unreinforced concrete.
- Average shell thickness of folded plates is about 100 mm, but it can vary.
Arch Structures
- Primarily constructed from fabric materials or reinforced concrete for spans up to 60 meters.
- Less efficient than other structures as they do not fully utilize compression forces.
Folded Plates
- Average shell thickness is around 80 mm.
- Reinforced concrete folded plates have a slope range of 50° to 75°.
Portal Frames
- Comprise vertical columns, beams, and also columns that support floor slabs and roof cladding.
- Span-to-depth ratio typically varies from 1:10 to 1:15.
Post and Beam Structures
- Column cross-sectional area should not be less than 30 cm.
- Beam depth in a shear wall can reach up to 2 meters.
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Test your knowledge on cantilever shell structures, including design considerations, materials used, and construction methods. Questions cover topics such as span-to-depth ratio, shell thickness, and various forms of shells like V-shaped or W-shaped. Ideal for students studying architecture or civil engineering.
