Construction Method for Cylindrical Latticed Shells Based on Expandable Mechanisms

This note proposes a cost-effective construction method for large span cylindrical latticed shell structures. The method converts a latticed shell into a 6-bar linkage, allowing the major part of the assembling work to be conducted at ground level. The structure is then lifted into position by activation of the predetermined mechanism mode and the structure is completed by adding additional members. In this note, the authors present the detailed construction procedures, together with some technical challenges, that were encountered in practice. A discussion of the possible solutions to these challenges is also given, together with some suggestions for future similar applications of the method. From this study, researchers may borrow ideas to explore new construction methods, and practitioners of this technology can apply it more safely and properly.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission from ASCE
• Publication Date: 2007-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: pp 912-915
• Serial:
  • Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
  • Volume: 133
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9364
  • EISSN: 1943-7862
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jcemd4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction engineering; Construction management; Cost effectiveness; Cylindrical bodies; Lattices; Shells (Structural forms)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls; I50: Construction and Supervision of Construction;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01081272
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 26 2007 9:57AM