Theoretical-experimental static and dynamic analysis of double layered catenary

Abstract

The paper presents the results of static and dynamic tests of double layered catenary of the swimming pool building roof in Leskovac. By the comparison of measured and calculated values, a potential was created to correct the mathematical model, and to verify it. Only then, the calculation model for all sorts of static and dynamic load was able to simulate the realistic behavior of the structure. In this paper, the authors presented the basic recommendations in terms of what initial tensile force should be adopted in order to control the stability of such very cost-effective girders.

Keywords

• suspended systems
• cable truss
• dynamic analysis
• structure testing