Three-Dimensional Parabolic Cable Element for Static Analysis of Cable Structures

Gwon, Sun Gil; Choi, Dong Ho

doi:10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0001389

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“…Many works were devoted to the refined calculation of cables [50][51][52]. The behaviour and calculations of cables or their systems arranged in space were also analysed [53,54]. Theoretical and experimental studies of a levy hinged-beam cable dome were conducted [55].…”

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Non-Linear Behaviour and Analysis of Innovative Suspension Steel Roof Structures

Juozapaitis,

Daniūnas,

Ustinovichius

2024

Buildings

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Suspension structures are one of the most effective roof load-bearing structures for medium to long spans. Their shape under symmetric loads is usually a square parabola or a curve close to it. The biggest drawback of such structures is their increased deformability under asymmetric loads. So-called rigid cables are used to solve this problem. However, the production of such rigid cables with a curvilinear shape is complicated, and their maintenance also has drawbacks due to the above-mentioned shape. To avoid these shortcomings, straight-line suspension structures have been used. This paper proposes a new form of combined suspension roof structures consisting of main load-bearing straight suspension elements supported by cable struts. For the main suspension elements, the bending stiffness is accepted, taking into account the operational requirements of the structure. This article analyses the behaviour of such a combined suspension structural system in symmetric conditions with an innovative approach. The arrangements of this system are discussed. The calculation of the forces and displacements of this structure and its elements is presented, taking into account the geometrical nonlinear behaviour. The distribution of the forces in the rigid elements and node displacements of the structure are discussed. The proposed new form of a combined cable-supported roof structure was shown to be more effective in terms of weight than the standard parabolic-shaped suspension structure.

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