Abstract: For many hyperbolic paraboloid shells, the horizonal reaction is provided by horizontal ties between the supports. It is shown that the horizontal movement of the supports associated with the elongation of these ties will ...

Abstract: Rules for determining the spacing and widths of both through‐thewall and surface cracks in post‐tensioned concrete containment structures under internal pressure are presented. These involve the construction details and ...

Abstract: The construction and testing of a model of a prestressed concrete containment structure is described. The test structure consisted of a reinforced concrete base, cylindrical wall, ring beam and dome built of prestressed ...

Abstract: Eight reinforced concrete specimens were fabricated and subjected to tensile membrane forces and air pressure to study the air leakage characteristics in cracked reinforced concrete members. A mathematical expression for ...