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Structural design of `dome of discovery', festival of Britain, 1951
Structure of 356 ft dome is of aluminum; main framework consists of triangular lattice construction, with maximum length between intersections of about 57 ft; main ribs are supported by welded steel ring girder which distributes outward thrust from ribs; design problems, stress analysis, and results of tests. (See also - discussion p 402-17, 12 supp plates)
Structural design of `dome of discovery', festival of Britain, 1951
Structure of 356 ft dome is of aluminum; main framework consists of triangular lattice construction, with maximum length between intersections of about 57 ft; main ribs are supported by welded steel ring girder which distributes outward thrust from ribs; design problems, stress analysis, and results of tests. (See also - discussion p 402-17, 12 supp plates)
Structural design of `dome of discovery', festival of Britain, 1951
Instn Civ Engrs -- J
Roberts, G. (author)
1951
25 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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