Experimental Study and Numerical Simulation of the Progressive Collapse Resistance of Single-Layer Latticed Domes
Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 143, Issue 9
Abstract
Progressive collapse accidents of single-layer latticed domes seriously threaten public safety and social security. Structural integrity and progressive collapse–resisting capacity are gradually becoming essential requirements in structural design. The Kiewitt Lamella and geodesic single-layer latticed domes are typical of domes used in large-scale public facilities. In this paper, an experimental study and a numerical simulation were carried out to understand the mechanism of internal force redistribution in the progressive collapse of domes. Three effective methods to evaluate progressive collapse resistance and critical displacement were determined and verified. The results indicate that both the Kiewitt Lamella dome and the geodesic dome exhibit undergo snap-through collapse. The collapse of the Kiewitt Lamella dome was induced by unexpected local instability around the initial failure members, whereas that of the geodesic dome was the result of a rapid change in nodal displacement and a sharp decline in structural stiffness.
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Acknowledgments
This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No. 2016YFC0701103) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51525803 and 51608360). The authors would like to thank the anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments and thoughtful suggestions.
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Volume 143 • Issue 9 • September 2017
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Received: Feb 23, 2016
Accepted: Apr 18, 2017
Published online: Jun 28, 2017
Published in print: Sep 1, 2017
Discussion open until: Nov 28, 2017
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