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Department of Civil Engineering, University of Kuwait, P.O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait

ABSTRACT

This paper presents a design approach for cylindrical reinforced concrete shell roofs based on a combination of the beam method of analysis and ultimate strength method of design. The formulae governing the determination of the shells main parts of reinforcement are derived. Design aids, comprising a chart and computer program, are developed in order to expedite the computational work. It is hoped that the designer will find the proposed approach practical and reliable.