Design Manual for Ground-Mounted Air-Supported Structures (Single-and Double-Wall) (Revised)

摘要

The objective of this design manual is to provide design information to fabricate functional and reliable air-supported structures at the lowest possible weight. The data and design information presented are based on wind tunnel tests and analytical determinations reported in a previous investigation. Design information is given for spherical and cylindrical (single- and double-wall) air-supported structures. The data in general are presented in nondimensional coefficient form and, therefore, are applicable to full-scale structures within the range of parameters tested. Design information is presented as charts and tables on tent aerodynamic force and moment coefficients, anchor and guyline coefficients, structural deflections, material stresses, packaged volumes, and weight. (Author)