INTRODUCTION SHELL STRUCTURES

design PLANS AND THE SECTIONS

SHELL STRUCTURE .
DESIGN A SHELL STRUCTURE FOR THE TENNIS COURT OF THE SIZE 16M WIDE AND 40M WIDE A
Shell structures are a type of building construction
125 MM THK
characterized by their thin, curved plate form. They are
designed to transmit applied forces primarily through +12 METER LVL
DISTRIBUTION BAR
compressive, tensile, and shear stresses acting in the 125 MM OF RCC SHELL
MAIN BAR
plane of the surface. Unlike traditional framed structures,
which rely on beams and columns, shell structures derive BARREL VAULT [SHELL STRUCTURE] +5 METER LVL
their strength from their shape.
SEATING FOR THE SPORTS HALL DETAIL@ A
+0.45 METER LVL DETAIL@ A
KEY FEATURES SCALE = 1:20
DOUBLE CURVATURE SHELL SCALE = 1:20

Curved Form:The curved shape of a shell structure FOUNDATION

allows it to efficiently distribute loads across its surface,
minimizing the need for internal supports. SECTION @ A -A'
3D VIEWS [SKETCHUP]
SCALE = 1:100

Thinness:Shell structures are typically quite thin

compared to their other dimensions, which contributes RIDGE OF THE STRUCTURE
to their lightweight and efficient design. +12 METER LVL

Membrane Action: The primary stress distribution in a HYPERBOLOID

PARABOLOID 125 MM OF RCC SHELL
shell structure is through membrane action, where ENTRY
forces are carried primarily in the plane of the shell. +5 METER LVL
THE STRUCTURE IS RESULTANT
Structural Efficiency: Shell structures are often highly OF COMBINATION OF THE TWO
SEATING FOR THE SPORTS HALL
efficient in terms of material usage, as their curved form +0.45 METER LVL
CONOIDS COMBINING THE
LARGER SEMICIRCLE OF THE
allows them to span large distances with minimal CONOIDS WHICH GIVES A
BASE LINE
material. FOUNDATION PARTICULAR HEIGHT FOR THE
SPORT
SPACE FOR THE
TYPES SECTION @ A -A' GROUND
SCALE = 1:100
Barrel Vaults:These have a single curvature, DOME
resembling a half-cylinder. FOUNDATION OF THE PLINTH
SHELL STRUCTURE
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Conical Shells:These have a single curvature, SINGLE CURVATURE SHELL 125 MM OF RCC SHELL
tapering to a point.

Spherical Domes: These have a double curvature, +5 METER LVL

forming a spherical shape. SEATING FOR THE SPORTS HALL 125 MM OF RCC SHELL
+0.45 METER LVL RIDGE OF THE
STRUCTURE
These have a double curvature,
Hyperbolic Parabolic:
resembling a saddle shape.

Folded Plate Structures: These are composed of flat SECTION @ A -A' VIEW SHOWCASING THE
plates that are folded to create a curved surface. SCALE = 1:100 STRUCTURAL
COMPONENTS OF THE
SPORTS HALL
APPLICATIONS BARREL VAULT
+12 METER LVL
A conoid is a special kind of
warped ruled surface which, FOUNDATION OF THE
Stadiums and Arenas: The large, open spaces SHELL STRUCTURE
125 MM OF RCC SHELL as a curved shell roof, can
required for these structures can be efficiently covered be used as an alternative to
using shell roofs. +5 METER LVL a barrel vault.

Shell structures can provide

Industrial Buildings: SEATING FOR THE SPORTS HALL
large, clear-span spaces for manufacturing and +0.45 METER LVL
SITE PLAN
warehousing.

Hangars:The ability to create large, unobstructed CONOID

spaces makes shell structures ideal for aircraft hangars. SECTION @ A -A'
SCALE = 1:100 B
Water Towers:The curved shape of shell structures 40 METERS

can provide efficient storage for water. DIFFERENT BEAM PLACEMENT

ADVANTAGES

Structural Efficiency A
Large Span Capabilities A'
Aesthetic Appeal
Seismic Resistance
Weather Resistance
16 METERS

DISADVANTAGES

Complexity of Design and Construction

Sensitivity to Imperfections
Limited Flexibility
Potential for Concentrated Stresses SECTION @ A -A'
SITE PLAN B'
SCALE = 1:200
SCALE = 1:100
Environmental Impact

shell structure