Structural Engineering Slide Library
Cable-net roof
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Image-GoddenC75 Cable-net structure. This covered an exhibition hall and was constructed for the Spokane World's Fair in 1974. (Spokane, Washington) | |
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Image-GoddenC76 Detail of typical cable anchorage and cable layout in the cable-roof structure. The concept of such a structure is not unlike that of a circular tent in which the entire surface is in tension. [detail of Godden C75] (Spokane, Washington) | |
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Image-GoddenC77 Cable-net structure, detail of the edge member. This truss member spans the roof opening shown at the front of the building in [slide] GoddenC75. It is a curved member and is typically in axial tension to balance the membrane tension in the roof, and vertical bending to react any normal loading on the roof. (Spokane, Washington) | |
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Image-GoddenC78 Central column in cable-net structure. This view of the lower end of the column shows the detail of the ball-and-socket joint at the base that provides rotational freedom about three axes. Taken inside the building.[Detail of GoddenC75] (Spokane, Washington) | |
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Image-GoddenC79 Detail of top of central column in cable-net structure, from inside and looking almost vertically upwards. Note the ring beam at the termination of the roofing material. This column is a good example of a constant section strut hinged at both ends. (Spokane, Washington) |
Set C: Cable and Suspension Structures
