A new classification system for the joints used in lattice shells |
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Affiliation: | 1. School of Civil Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Fengming Road, Jinan 250101, China;2. College of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China;3. Shandong University (Weihai), Weihai 264209, China |
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Abstract: | A new classification system for the joints in lattice shells is proposed. The stiffness and moment capacity of the joints together with the overall structural behavior of the lattice shells are considered in order to establish the classification system. According to this new system, joints in lattice shells can be classified into unique categories: rigid, semi-rigid or pinned. The rigid joints have both high bending stiffness and moment capacity; the semi-rigid joints have both moderate bending stiffness and moment capacity, and the pinned joints have either low bending stiffness or low moment capacity. Determination coefficients α and β are defined, based on the stiffness and moment capacity of the joints, and these are used to establish clear boundaries between the different categories. Some numerical examples are included to demonstrate the validity of the classification system. With the help of the classification system, an efficient process for practical engineering design is proposed, which can help designers choose the appropriate analysis method for lattice shells with different joints. |
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