Analytical Solutions for Catenary Domes
Publication: Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 141, Issue 2
Abstract
A new concept for designing a dome is introduced. The dome is inverted from a basket made of catenary strips, thereby maintaining the optimal properties of the catenary. Four kinds of domes are considered: the polygonal catenary dome, the catenary dome of uniform thickness, the catenary dome of uniform stress, and a dome supporting a uniform platform. Given the height and width of the dome, the solutions are in closed form and are unique.
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Journal of Engineering Mechanics
Volume 141 • Issue 2 • February 2015
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Received: Jun 18, 2014
Accepted: Oct 15, 2014
Published online: Nov 5, 2014
Published in print: Feb 1, 2015
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