Grid and Reticulated Shell Structures in the 21st Century
https://doi.org/10.33979/2073-7416-2025-118-2-14-32
Abstract
Structurally organized space is the base for creation of structural design. In a paper, classification of structural erections on geometrical systems, lying in their base, and on purpose of grid shell systems. The history of the appearance of structural erections, the beginning of which was put by the erection of the Eiffel tower in Paris in 1889, is described briefly. Maybe it was earlier, when manufacturing of rolled products began in industrial scale in 1867. It is shown on concrete examples that net shell structures are used at the last years more often than reinforces concrete thin-walled shells. Special attention is given to grid, net, and net-and grid shell structures that were erected at the last 25 years. It is shown that at this time, grid and net shell structures were erected almost in all country except for single regions of the World. Brief information is presented on stress analysis of grid and net shell structures, their geometry, and materials. Now, intensive research of these structures in different directions are carried out. The main directions of research are directed at more accurate definition to the methods of strength analysis, to formation of optimal meshes, and to discovery of grid materials and covering materials.
About the Author
S. N. Krivoshapko
«The Peoples' Friendship University of Russia»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Krivoshapko S.N. Grid and Reticulated Shell Structures in the 21st Century. Building and Reconstruction. 2025;(2):14-32. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33979/2073-7416-2025-118-2-14-32
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