Analysis of the structural systems of a RCCshell structure

      Structurally analyze and document any one interesting case study of a concrete shell structure located in Doha. Groups can use sketches, drawings, pictures, videos to present their work. A small project should be selected to allow adequate review/ analysis. Deliverables and items to consider for the research project i. Floor plans and process sketches: Show grid system if any. Show the structural core of the steel structure if any ii. Structural system: general dimensions to be included in the drawings. Consider all items described in the class iii. Description of the structural system: For ex: How it works, how many types and levels of structural systems are used, dimensions, span, materials and technologies used, advantages disadvantages, etc. iv. Scheme of the structural system: number and types of structural systems, components used and connections v. Scheme of load/force distribution: Legend with different colors for different materials and loads/forces. (e.: red= tension, blue= compression, f=green membrane stress etc., or use other colors suitable to your project) 1. Shell type 2. Form finding 3. Forms of curvature (in your design/ case studies) 4. Show free body diagram (FBD) of the steel structure members 5. Show possible forces/ load acting on the structure 6. Types of frames used 7. Frame bracing if any? 8. Shell grid if applicable 9. Compression stresses - tension stresses 10. Support systems 11. Single/ multiple systems 12. Membrane cover if applicable 13. Composition of the selected structure: state and show the structural systems is informed by the case study 14. Show details where appropriate 15. Shell dependent/ shell independent structure 16. Active/ passive shell structure 17. Forms of curvature- rule of surface; surface of revolution; surface of translation 18. Single/ double curved 19. Developable/ undevelopable Envelope system: Describe the fundamental performance, aesthetics, moisture transfer (if any), durability and energy and material resources