For each cable component in a cable dome structure, pre-tension is needed for stability of whole the structure. The summation of these pre-tension at each joint should be zero to achieve the self equilibrium structure. The first step in cable dome structure analysis is to find the ratio of pre-tension in each member which can produce a stable and structure on self-equilibrium. In this paper, a new method based on the basic principle of closed force polygon for equilibrium system is proposed for the determination of self-equilibrium mode of cable dome structure. A single layer cable dome and two multi layer type domes have been analyzed. The ratios of cable members are determined by the presented method, and check the validation of the results by numerical calculation.

 Abstract  1. Introduction  2. Analysis Example   2.1 Single Layer Circular Cable Dome   2.2 Multi layer type I cable dome structure   2.3 Multi layer type II cable dome structure  5. Conclusion  Acknowledgements  References

• Kim, Jae-Yeol(Professor, Architectural Engineering, Hyupsung University) | 김재열