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P.J. Vittore, "Thin Shell Structures using Inflated Forms and Techniques", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the International Conference on the Design and Construction of Non-Conventional Structures", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 161-166, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.7.8.1

Abstract

Inflated form technology involves the usage of an airtight membrane under internal pressure to create the form for the application of materials which will conform to the shape of the membrane. The applied materials, when set, become self supporting and allow for the removal of the membrane. The materials can vary from Urethane foam to Shotcreted concrete. The application of blocks or other rigid units can also result in a self sustaining structure without the use of centering or internal supporting members.

An inflated membrane will always conform to a double curved surface without the creation of localized flat spots which can occur with built up forms. The proper application of subsequent material should result in a structure with virtually no geometric flaws. The structural integrity of arches or shells will always exceed any other form and the application of inflated forming technology to their creation will produce stronger structures at lower costs.

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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: 7/8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NON-CONVENTIONAL STRUCTURES Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper VIII.1 Thin Shell Structures using Inflated Forms and Techniques P.J. Vittore P.H. Domes Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA doi:10.4203/ccp.7.8.1 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper P.J. Vittore, "Thin Shell Structures using Inflated Forms and Techniques", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the International Conference on the Design and Construction of Non-Conventional Structures", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 161-166, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.7.8.1 Abstract Inflated form technology involves the usage of an airtight membrane under internal pressure to create the form for the application of materials which will conform to the shape of the membrane. The applied materials, when set, become self supporting and allow for the removal of the membrane. The materials can vary from Urethane foam to Shotcreted concrete. The application of blocks or other rigid units can also result in a self sustaining structure without the use of centering or internal supporting members. An inflated membrane will always conform to a double curved surface without the creation of localized flat spots which can occur with built up forms. The proper application of subsequent material should result in a structure with virtually no geometric flaws. The structural integrity of arches or shells will always exceed any other form and the application of inflated forming technology to their creation will produce stronger structures at lower costs. 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 £78 +P&P)
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