The computer analysis of steel braced barrel vaults is presented. This analysis is compared with the approximate method of analysis suggested by Baer. The drawbacks of Baer's method are discussed. The behaviour of these frames due to the effect of laterals, edge trusses and different types of bracing systems is predicted. Based on this parametric study an economic system of braced barrel vault is suggested for practical applications. © 1980.

N. Subramanian

L. N. Ramamurthy

Structural analysis

Trusses

BRACING SYSTEMS

STEEL BRACED BARREL VAULTS

Steel structures

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A study on the behaviour of steel braced barrel vaults

Building and Environment

The behaviour of single bay steel frame folded plate roofs is fairly well understood[4]. In actual practice, multibay frames are mostly used to cover large column-free areas and as the behaviour of these is not well known an attempt has been made to predict their behaviour taking into account the action of laterals, edge trusses, lack of fit, support conditions and buckling. From this study, it is found that for efficient layout the laterals and edge trusses need to be provided only in the edge bays. Practical considerations like lack offit and settlement of supports do not adversely affect the stresses in most of the members. © 1979.

Behaviour of multibay steel frame folded plate roofs

Analysis, design and construction of steel space frames

7. Braced barrel vaults

International Journal of Space Structures

Book Review: Stability of Steel Structures

Engineering Structures

3rd International conference on space structures (Proceedings of the 3rd international conference on space structures held at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, 11–14 September 1984)

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers

DISCUSSION: A 1083FT SPAN STEEL ARCH BRIDGE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA.,

Journal	Building and Environment
ISSN	03601323
Open Access	No