ANALYSIS OF FOLDING PATTERNS TYPICAL FOR MEMBRANE STRUCTURES WITH INTERNAL SUPPORTS
Pages 67 - 73
The nature of the stress-strain state of membrane structures is highly dependent on the initial
strain. The article contains an analysis of the folding pattern under the weight of the cover, depending
on the number and location of internal supports. The authors have analyzed the two alternative
layouts of supports. In the first case, the option of one (central) support is considered; in the second
case, the cover is based on vertical load-bearing structures located in four points at equal distances
from the ends of the block.
Numerical calculations performed by Lyra 9.4 software have identified that the biggest deflection
of the membrane occurs in its central part.
We can conclude that the most intensive folding originates from the edges of support struts.
A qualitative assessment of the results of numerical calculations was performed using the testing
model of the membrane cover. Conclusions about the distribution of initial strains over the structure
and assessment of their influence on the stress-strain state of the membrane unit were made.
A qualitative picture of the deformation was obtained using the numerical simulation and its comparison
with the experimental results.
DOI: 10.22227/1997-0935.2012.11.67 - 73
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