NO

.
1

Journal/V
ol./Year/
page
Composit
e
Structure
s/Vol.
97/Pages
310 - 316

Authors

Title

Abstract

Purpose

S.
Davey,
R. Das,
W. J.
Cantwel
l, S.
Kalyana
sundara
m

Forming
studies of
carbon
fibre
composit
e sheets
in dome
forming
processes

A finite element
model was
developed to
simulate the
stamp forming
of CF/PEEK
sheets. This
model was
validated based
on stamp
forming
experiments
performed
under various
blank holder
forces, in which
the evolution of
strain was
measured and
compared to
the results of
finite element
simulations.
The model
accurately
simulates the
evolution of

To develop
a finite
model which
involving the
carbon fibre
composite
sheets that
stimulates
and
enhances
the stamp
forming of
CF/PEEK
sheets in
dome
forming
processes

Design/Meth
odology/App
roach
Stamp
forming
experiments
performed in
this study
used a
300kN
doubleaction
mechanical
press.
Circular discs
of CF/PEEK
were formed
using a
hemispherica
l punch that
deformed
them until
failure. A
blank holder
was used to
restrain the
samples
during the
forming

Findings
From this
study, a finite
model has
been
developed
which can
stimulate the
mechanical
behavior of
CF/PEEK
composite
sheets during
stamp forming.
The model also
precisely
predicts the
development of
major strain
and the point
of punchimpact and at
a point on the
unsupported
edge of the
formed dome,
45 degree. The
predicted

Practical
Implication
s
Experiment
s exhibited
a high
degree of
variability
in the
forming
depth,
which is
obviously
not be
predicted
in an
idealized
finite
element
simulation.
The
variation in
forming
depth
indicates
that the
allowable
strain in
the fibre
direction

Originallity/V
alue

Keywor
ds

Paper
Type

This paper is
focusing on
generating a
finite
element
model which
is used for
experimenti
ng of the
studies of
carbon fibre
composite
sheets in
dome
forming
process

Compos
ite
structur
es,
CFRP,
Stamp
forming
, Finiteelement
modelin
g

Research
Paper

NO
.
1

Journal/V
ol./Year/
page

Authors

Title

Abstract
strain as
observed in the
experimental
trials, and
correctly
predicts the
deformation
and drawing
behavior at the
die. The
simulation also
provides an
insight into the
effect of the
blank holder
force, and the
failure
mechanisms
observed in the
forming
process.

Purpose

Design/Meth
odology/App
roach
process.
Prior to
forming,
sheets of
Teflon were
placed above
and below
the sample
to reduce
friction and
allow
material to
flow into the
die.

Findings
strain at the
unsupported
edge in the
fibre direction
diverges from
the observed
strain at
greater
forming
depths. This is
presumably
due to
incorrect value
for the tensile
modulus in the
CF/PEEK
material model.

Practical
Implication
s
of the
composite
fluctuates
within the
material.

Originallity/V
alue

Keywor
ds

Paper
Type

NO
.
2

Journal
/Vol./Y
ear/pag
e
Building
and
Environ
ment
Vol. 12,
1977
pp.1-24

Autho
rs
H. J.
Cowa
n

Title

Abstract

Purpose

A
Histo
ry of
Mas
onry
and
Conc
rete
Dom
es in
Build
ing
Cons
truction

The paper reviews the

construction of domes
from ancient times to the
present day, and it
traces the development
of the theories for the
design of masonry and
reinforced concrete
domes. Specific
reference is made to the
Pantheon in Rome (2nd
c.), to S. Sophia in
Constantinople (6th c.),
to the Duomo of
Fluorence (15th c.), to S.
Pietro in Rome (16th c.),
to St. Pauls in London
(17th c.), and to several
reinforced concrete
domes of the 20th
century

To study and
research on the
history of the
masonry and
the concrete
domes in
building
construction and
at the same
time to discuss
the solution of
the span
problem

Desi
gn/
Meth
Findings
odol
ogy
In a modern
reinforced
concrete shell
of comparable
span, the
thickness can
be reduced to
90mm, so that
the ratio of
span to
thickness
become less.
In a
prestressed
concrete shell,
this can be
further
reduced to
60mm, and in
a pneumatic
dome it is only
2 3 mm

Practical
Implications
For large
spans, a
double shell
is required.
This is due to
double shells
are more
resistant to
bending than
single shells
and two
concrete
shells of
60mm could
span further
than 219m.
Similar
consideration
s apply to
metal and
pneumatic
structures.

Originallity/Value

This research paper

is actually focusing
on the history of
masonry and the
concrete domes in
building
construction in
which its main
research is about
Roman Domes,
Byzantine and
Muslim Domes,
Catenary Arches
and Domes, The
Duomo of Florence,
St. Pauls Cathedral
in London, and the
reinforced concrete
domes.

Keyw
ords

Paper
Type

Resear
ch
Paper

NO
.
3

Journal
/Vol./
Year/
page
Journal
of
Constru
ctional
Steel
Researc
h/Vol.
61/200
5/Page
s 764
785

Autho
rs
S.
Kitipor
nchai,
Wenji
ang
Kang,
Heung
-Fai
Lam,
F.Albe
rmani

Title

Abstract

Purpose

Fact
ors
affec
ting
the
desi
gn
and
cons
truct
ion
of
Lam
ella
susp
endom
e
syst
ems

The suspen-dome
system is a new
structural form that has
become popular in the
construction of longspan roof structures.
These domes are very
slender and lightweight,
their configuration is
complicated, and hence
sequential
consideration in the
structural design is
needed. This paper
focuses on these
considerations, which
include the method for
designing cable
prestress force, a
simplified analysis
method, and the
estimation of buckling
capacity. Buckling is
one of the most
important problems for
the dome structures.

To
comprehensive
ly investigate
the suspendome system,
and to provide
useful
guidelines for
engineers in
the analysis,
design and the
construction of
this type of
structure.

Design/Methodolo
gy/Approach
This paper is
focusing on the
cable prestress
force design
method and also
the superposition
method for the
suspen-dome
system analysis.
Besides, the
design and
construction of
the suspen-dome
system also
involves the study
of the buckling
capacity and
structural
characteristics
(i.e. effects of
connection
rigidity,
asymmetric load
and the rise-tospan ratio)

Findings

Practical
Implications

Originalit
y/Value

Keywo
rds

Paper
Type

The results
show the
superior
mechanical
properties of
the Lamelladome system
over the
corresponding
single layer
dome. The
bottom
tensegrity
system
enhances the
dome structure
to gain
buckling
capacity,
decrease
member
stresses, and
improve
stiffness. By
referring to the
non-linear
buckling
analyses, it can

From this
study, it is
discovered
that the
buckling
capacities of
the Lamella
suspendome
system
under the
full-span
and halfspan loads
are not
evidently
different.
The
proposed
superpositio
n analysis
method is
efficient in
the study of
suspendome
system
under

This
paper is
about the
findings
of an
intensive
buckling
study of
the
Lamella
suspendome
system
that
geometri
c
imperfect
ion,
asymmet
ric
loading,
rise-tospan
ratio, and
connectio
n rigidity
into

Suspe
ndome,
Buckli
ng,
Prestr
ess,
Geom
etric
imperf
ection,
Asym
metric
loadin
g,
Conne
ction
rigidity

Resea
rch
paper

NO
.
3

Journal
/Vol./
Year/
page

Autho
rs

Title

Abstract

Purpose

Design/Methodolo
gy/Approach

Findings
be concluded
that geometric
imperfection
plays an
important role
in buckling
capacity by
reducing it up
to 50% of the
suspen-dome
system.
Furthermore,
connection
rigidity and the
rise-to-span
ratio also
affect the
buckling
capacity.

Practical
Implications

Originalit
y/Value

different
load cases.
This method
allows
engineers to
calculate
the
contribution
s of
member
stress from
the cable
prestress
force and
the external
load, thus
estimate the
required
cable
prestress
force that is
needed to
prevent
cables
slacking
under
various load
cases.

considera
tion.
Finally,
suggeste
d design
and
constructi
on
guideline
s are
given in
the
conclusio
n of this
paper.

Keywo
rds

Paper
Type