the paper is concerned with a methodology of optimal design of shells of minimum weight with strength, stability and strain constraints. stress and strain state of the shell is determined by galerkin method in the mixed finite element formulation within the geometrically nonlinear theory. the analysis of the effectiveness of different optimization algorithms to solve the set problem is given. t...

Doubly-curved ribbed concrete shells are a materially efficient means of spanning large areas such as roofs and floors. However, the fabrication structures poses challenges in terms formwork manufacturing well material deposition. This has led to their decline compared more prismatic shapes flat slabs which can be manufactured economically. paper presents novel process called Automated Robotic ...

Controversial views have been expressed about whether tarantula feet can secrete fine silk threads that could prevent them from falling off smooth vertical surfaces. Two studies have claimed that 'ribbed hairs' on the tarsi of tarantulas produce silk. We examined these ribbed hairs in several tarantula species using light and scanning electron microscopy, and compared them with the silk-produci...

Multi-ribbed frame grid (hereinafter referred to as MRFG) is an important part of Multi-ribbed composite wall and consisted of outer frame and ribbed grid. The reinforcement of outer frame is the main influence factor on the performance of MRFG. In this study, an MRFG specimen under laterally cyclic and axial loading in literature is numerically simulated with 5 kinds of different reinforcement...

In order to study the basic mechanical property of cast-in-place stiffening-ribbed-hollow-pipe reinforced concrete girderless floor, and similarities and differences of the structural performance compared with traditional floor, we carried out the destructive stage loading test on the short-term load test of floor model with four clamped edges supported in large scale, and conducted the long-te...

According to the actual working conditions of the Vribbed belt, automobile V-ribbed belt fatigue tester machine is designed to test for the automobile engine Vribbed belt fatigue wear. Finite-element analysis software ANSYS is employed to perform finite-element analysis on fatigue testing machine load shaft, bearing, universal joint key parts of the finite-element analysis, and to analyze the m...

Structures in the form of cylindrical ribbed shells and panels are widely used engineering construction. The problem action moving loads on an infinitely long shell, reinforced along outer surface with longitudinal stiffeners containing a viscoelastic inertial filler, is considered. load transferred to shell only through ribs, there no outside ribs. discreteness location ribs taken into account...

Plates reinforced by ribs or joists are common elements in lightweight building structures, as well as in other engineering structures. However, these structures are not well suited for the common simplified prediction models such as Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) or the European calculation standard EN 12354. There are several reasons for this: One is that the overall vibration field is not...