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334.1R-92
Concrete Shell Structures--Practice and Commentary (Reapproved 2002)

1992, Reapproved 1997, 10 pp.

$32.50


A report on the practical aspects of shell design including recommendations and a commentary for designers of thin concrete shells. General guidance based on current practice is given on analysis, proportioning, reinforcing, and construction. A selected bibliography on analytical methods featuring design tables and aids is included.

Contents:
PART I: CRITERIA

Chapter 1--General

1.1--Definitions

1.2--Scope


Chapter 2--Analysis

2.1--Assumptions

2.2--Analysis of thin shells

2.3--Analysis of supporting members

2.4--Model analysis


Chapter 3--Stability analysis

3.1--Buckling


Chapter 4--Proportioning

4.1--Allowable stresses and load factors

4.2--Shell thickness

4.3--Shell reinforcement

4.4--Prestressing

4.5--Concrete cover over reinforcement


Chapter 5--Construction

5.1--Aggregate size

5.2--Forms


PART II: COMMENTARY

Chapter 1--General


Chapter 2--Analysis of shell

2.1--Thin shells of single curvature

2.2--Folded plates

2.3--Thin shells of double curvature


Chapter 3--Analysis of supporting members


Chapter 4--Prestressing


Chapter 5--Stability


Chapter 6--Proportioning


Chapter 7--Construction

7.1--Forms and decentering

7.2--Concrete placing

7.3--Curing of concrete


Chapter 8--Models


Chapter 9--Standards and ACI documents cited in this report

ACI