Title: Scalloped Prestressed Dome From Prestressed Elements

Author(s): Horst Berger

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 63

Issue: 3

Appears on pages(s): 313-324

Keywords: arch;construction;design;dome;precast concrete;prestressed concrete; reinforced concrete;shell;wire wrapping.

DOI: 10.14359/7625

Date: 3/1/1966

Abstract:
Precast and cast-in-place reinforced concrete are used to frame the main roof structure of the University of Virginia’s new Field House. Precast elements are cast on site. Cast-in-place concrete and post-tensioned dowels provide monolithic behavior. The tension ring is post-tensioned by a wire wrapping system. Design and construction of this dome structure are described.