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Waffle Shells for Roof and Floor
This report describes the design and construction of the waffle shell system used for roofs and floors. It is based on the funicular shell, which was evolved as a structural element deriving its strength through shape. It develops a state of pure compression under the action of applied loads and is hence ideally suited for concrete construction. The waffle shell system consists of precast funicular shells supported on a grid work of cast-in-situ beams, resulting in a two-way spanning roof or floor which is very economical in the use of steel. The funicular shells and the waffle system have been employed over a large number of projects and individual buildings, testifying to their popularity.
Waffle Shells for Roof and Floor
This report describes the design and construction of the waffle shell system used for roofs and floors. It is based on the funicular shell, which was evolved as a structural element deriving its strength through shape. It develops a state of pure compression under the action of applied loads and is hence ideally suited for concrete construction. The waffle shell system consists of precast funicular shells supported on a grid work of cast-in-situ beams, resulting in a two-way spanning roof or floor which is very economical in the use of steel. The funicular shells and the waffle system have been employed over a large number of projects and individual buildings, testifying to their popularity.
Waffle Shells for Roof and Floor
G. George (author) / N. Sethuraman (author)
1981
65 pages
Report
No indication
English
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