Reliability of inflatable structures: challenge and first results

Thomas, Jean-Christophe; Schoefs, Franck; Caprani, Colin C.; Rocher, Benjamin

doi:10.1080/19648189.2018.1474807

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“…The model error may be evaluated by checking each individual hypotheses of the mechanical model and by doing experiments for example [53]. Both statistical and model errors are outside the scope of this paper.…”

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Two multifidelity kriging-based strategies to control discretization error in reliability analysis exploiting a priori and a posteriori error estimators

Mell

Rey

Schoefs

2023

Computers & Structures

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Two multifidelity kriging-based strategies to control discretization error in reliability analysis exploiting a priori and a posteriori error estimators

Mell

Rey

Schoefs

2023

Computers & Structures

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“…In the case of air beams subjected to transverse loads, the analytical results have been compared with 3D simulation results and experiments. For example, the performance of these models have been estimated by comparison with experimental results in the case of supported beams and used to conduct a reliability analysis of a pedestrian inflatable bridge (Thomas, Schoefs, Caprani, & Rocher, 2018).…”

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Deflections of pneumatic masts and columns

Thomas

van

2020

Architectural Engineering and Design Management

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Like all structural elements, inflatable beams can be subjected to combined loads. This may be the case for inflatable masts or inflatable columns supporting floors. This study addresses inflatable beams subjected to combinations of compression and bending. Whereas the mechanics of inflatable beams subjected only to transverse loading is now well established, the study of inflatable beams subjected to combined loads has still received few investigation. Furthermore, whereas the effects of individual loads are superimposed when beams are made of conventional materials such as steel, the problem is more complex for inflatable beams since compressive forces counteract the effects of internal pressure and reduce the stiffness. This study presents new analytical formulas for inflatable beams subjected to bending and compressive loads. Buckling load and wrinkling limit load are also proposed, taking into account the internal pressure.

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