Title: Design and Capacity Evaluation of Reinforced Concrete Shell Membranes

Author(s): Morris N. Fial kow

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 82

Issue: 6

Appears on pages(s): 844-852

Keywords: biaxial loads; capacity; compressive strength; ductility; evaluation; failure; reinforced concrete; reinforcing steels; shells (structural forms); strength method; stresses; structural design.

DOI: 10.14359/10405

Date: 11/1/1985

Abstract:
Criteria and methodology for the design and capacity evaluation of reinforced concrete membranes are developed using the strength-design method. The proposed criteria and methodology are based on theoretical considerations and the results of two programs of large-scale membrane testing. The crushing strength of membranes under biaxial stress is first evaluated. Criteria for ductile versus brittle membrane failure are then developed for general membrane loading. Equations for the design of membrane reinforcement and for evaluation of capacity of existing membranes are presented. The proposed criteria and predicted capacities are checked against test results with satisfactory agreement.