Abstract:This study investigates the wind effect on hexa-sectored scallop domes using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel tests. Similar to the shape of a seashell, the scallop dome is one of the most common domes used to cover large spans. The scallop dome has an additional curvature equal to its sectors compared to a base dome (spherical). Hence, it has better structural efficiency compared to a spherical dome under the same condition. The curvatures on the scallop dome create alternate “ridges” and “g… Show more
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