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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"barrel vault"”.
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Collapse mechanisms of small-scale unreinforced masonry vaults
… however, the three-dimensional behavior of barrel vaults and groin vaults is not as well understood. This thesis aims to address this problem by performing scale model testing of barrel and groin vaults as a complement to analytical solutions. The behavior of the model vaults are observed in …
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Guastavino structural calculations
… domes is formed through the examination of the barrel vault calculation drawing for the St. Francis de Sales Church (Philadelphia, PA - 1908) and the dome calculation drawing for the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine (NY, NY - 1909). The research presents the ingenuity of the Guastavino Company …
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The effect of geometry and topology on the mechanics of grid shells
… geometries: the spherical cap and the corrugated vault. First, a spherical cap is considered for which an analytical solution exists and therefore the accuracy of the numerical procedure is validated. Simple closed-form solutions are derived using the concept of the equivalent continuum and …
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The Structure of the Registry Hall at Ellis Island
… and structural analysis of the Guastavino barrel vault at the Registry Hall on Ellis Island. The Guastavino Construction Company's innovative tile structures from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by their efficiency in material use and formwork, are not fully understood …
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The Modern Domus: An Exploration of Roman Brick
… brick using a Flemish bond, corner quoining, and barrel vaulting. The design uses this brick module to re-interpret the Ancient Roman domus, an urban residence embedded within the heart of the city. This classical inspiration is apparent in the tripartite plan and elevation as well as the use of …
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Felinus Domus: A Veterinary Hospital for Cats in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia
Throughout time man has discovered that the human form, in all its harmonious proportion, can be used as a guide, gauge and tool to design and build structures. However, the human figure has not been the only organic form used to create architecture. Many animals create dwellings that synchronize …