Optimum design of Geodesic dome's jointing system

[摘要] This study attempts to create a new design for joint connector of Geodesic dome. A new type of joint connector design is proposed for flexible rotating connection; comparing it to another, this design is cheaper and workable. After calculating the bearing capacity of the sample according to EC3 and Vietnam standard TCVN 5575-2012, FEM model of the design sample is carried out in many specific situation to consider the stress distribution, the deformation, the local destruction in the connector. The analytical results and the FE data are consistent. The FE analysis also points out the behavior of some details that simple calculation cannot show. Hence, we can choose the optimum design of joint connector.

[发布机构] Faculty of Civil Engineering, Ton Duc Thang Univerity, 19 Nguyen Huu Tho, HCM City, Viet Nam^1

[效力级别] 运输工程

[关键词] Analytical results;Connector design;FE analysis;FEM modeling;Geodesic domes;Optimum designs;Viet Nam