Reference Type:  Journal Article
Record Number: 1
Author: Liu , H. B. and Chen, Z. H.
Year: 2011
Title: Research on effect of sliding between hoop cable and cable-strut joint on behavior of suspen-dome structures
Journal: Advanced Steel Construction
Volume: 8
Issue: 4
Pages: 7
Start Page: 359
Short Title: Research on effect of sliding between hoop cable and cable-strut joint on behavior of suspen-dome structures
DOI: 10.18057/IJASC.2012.8.4.3
Keywords: Suspen-dome structures, Construction process, Pre-stressing loss, Sliding friction, Structural behavior
Abstract: For suspen-dome structures, the construction process is very complex and may have an effect on its structural behavior during service time. During construction, a remarkable pre-stressing loss may be induced by sliding friction between hoop cable and cable-strut joint, and the sliding friction can be any value in construction stage and service time. In this paper, the effect of pre-stressing loss and sliding friction during construction on the structural behavior of suspen-dome structures is investigated. The analysis results show that the construction process has a remarkable effect on the structural behavior of suspen-dome structures and a security risk can be induced by it. Therefore, it is suggested that the construction process should be considered in the design process of suspen-dome structures.
Author Address: Department of Civil Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China