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G. Singh*, N. Mwitta* and B.M. Das#

*Department of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
#School of Engineering and Computer Science, California State University, Sacramento, USA

doi:10.4203/ccp.31.6.2

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G. Singh, N. Mwitta, B.M. Das, "Micro-Computer Program for Predicting Structural Form and Behaviour of the Triangularly Folded Plate Barrel Vault", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Computer Aided Design and Modelling for Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 125-131, 1995. doi:10.4203/ccp.31.6.2

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A computer program is introduced for geometrical and dimensional design of the triangularly folded plate barrel vault, and for its subsequent structural analysis using the "combined plate - and arch-action" method. This method of analysis divides the behaviour of the structure into a transverse plate action and a longitudinal arch action. The program is designed to run on PCs. Deflections and stresses, under uniformly distributed vertical loading, obtained with this program have been compared with results obtained by other workers using similar analytical method. It is found that the program yields generally higher results. However, all calculated deflection results are found to be lower than those obtained through physical model analysis of an equivalent structure. Theoretical reduction of the effective width of the triangular plates brings deflection results closer to experimental results. The interactive program facilitates parametric studies and design.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 31 DEVELOPMENTS IN COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MODELLING FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper VI.2 Micro-Computer Program for Predicting Structural Form and Behaviour of the Triangularly Folded Plate Barrel Vault G. Singh, N. Mwitta and B.M. Das# *Department of Civil Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK #School of Engineering and Computer Science, California State University, Sacramento, USA doi:10.4203/ccp.31.6.2 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper G. Singh, N. Mwitta, B.M. Das, "Micro-Computer Program for Predicting Structural Form and Behaviour of the Triangularly Folded Plate Barrel Vault", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Computer Aided Design and Modelling for Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 125-131, 1995. doi:10.4203/ccp.31.6.2 Abstract A computer program is introduced for geometrical and dimensional design of the triangularly folded plate barrel vault, and for its subsequent structural analysis using the "combined plate - and arch-action" method. This method of analysis divides the behaviour of the structure into a transverse plate action and a longitudinal arch action. The program is designed to run on PCs. Deflections and stresses, under uniformly distributed vertical loading, obtained with this program have been compared with results obtained by other workers using similar analytical method. It is found that the program yields generally higher results. However, all calculated deflection results are found to be lower than those obtained through physical model analysis of an equivalent structure. Theoretical reduction of the effective width of the triangular plates brings deflection results closer to experimental results. The interactive program facilitates parametric studies and design. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £65 +P&P)
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