How to design a S-Shaped concrete slab?
The slab consist of two arched slabs which are bolted together at the ends to form a S-Shaped slab. Please tell me how to calculate the bending moment and shear force on the slab. I have already looked in BS8110 and Eurocode 2, but I haven’t found anything on it.
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A question for structural Engineers?
How can I design a double curved (S-shaped) concrete roof. It consists of 2 Vertical and one y- shaped column. the bearing pressure of the ground is 50kN/m^2. The roof is prefabricatedand consist of two arches that are bolted together to make the S-shape. The concrete structure is prefabricatedon site and moved and joined together using concrete glue grout. The concrete is 1 day old when the concrete components are moved and joined together. Plus could you write a method statement and risk aassessmentfor it.
the structure is 2.3m tall by 4m long and 2 wide. the y shaped column is on the 4m long side with the Vertical columns on the other side.
You’re going to need to employ an experienced structural engineer, who has the relevant professional indemnity insurance, particularly as your asking for a method statement and risk assessment. The biggest challenge here is calculating the torques, bending moments, and shear forces in such a complex geometry. Once you have that, the specification of thickness and reinforcement should not be too difficult. You might want to try a university civil engineering department for something this unusual.
You’re going to need to employ an experienced structural engineer, who has the relevant professional indemnity insurance, particularly as your asking for a method statement and risk assessment. The biggest challenge here is calculating the torques, bending moments, and shear forces in such a complex geometry. Once you have that, the specification of thickness and reinforcement should not be too difficult. You might want to try a university civil engineering department for something this unusual.
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