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Cable Stayed

This document discusses cable-stayed structures, providing definitions and examples. It describes how cable-stayed structures support horizontal spans using diagonal cables suspended from a higher point. Various 19th and 20th century examples of cable-stayed bridges, buildings, and other structures are presented. The document also covers topics like load paths, structural behavior regarding loads, stiffness, and temperature effects, as well as construction issues and potential benefits and penalties of cable-stayed designs.

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Cable Stayed

This document discusses cable-stayed structures, providing definitions and examples. It describes how cable-stayed structures support horizontal spans using diagonal cables suspended from a higher point. Various 19th and 20th century examples of cable-stayed bridges, buildings, and other structures are presented. The document also covers topics like load paths, structural behavior regarding loads, stiffness, and temperature effects, as well as construction issues and potential benefits and penalties of cable-stayed designs.

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  • Introduction: Overview of cable stayed structures with references to key literature.
  • Definition: Defines cable-stayed structures and their function in architecture.
  • Cable Stayed Bridges: Illustrates different types of cable stayed bridge designs.
  • Horizontal & Vertical Reactions: Analyzes the forces acting on cable stayed structures, including horizontal and vertical components.
  • Load Paths: Explains the distribution of loads in cable-stayed structures.
  • Reactions Overview: Details force reactions in various structural configurations of cable stayed designs.
  • 19th Century Examples: Presents examples of 19th-century structures employing cable staying techniques.
  • 20th Century Examples: Continues historical exploration with examples from the 20th century, highlighting advances in design and technology.
  • A Taxonomy of Masted Structures: Categorizes different masted structure types, delineating their spatial and geometric characteristics.
  • Structural Behaviour: Discusses structural considerations, including load distribution, stiffness, and temperature effects.
  • Construction Issues: Explores construction challenges such as cable selection, connection methods, and protective measures.
  • Benefits and Penalties: Evaluates the pros and cons of employing cable stayed designs in architecture.
  • Case Studies: Foster & Rogers: Introduces case studies focusing on notable 20th-century architects Foster and Rogers.

Cable Stayed Structures:

References: Fuller Moore: Understanding Structures James B. Harris, Kevin Pui-K Li: Masted Structures in Architecture Wolfgang Schueller, The Design of Building Structures

Definition:
Cable-stayed building structures support horizontal spans by means of diagonal cables suspended from a higher point. Moore, 1999.

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Cable Stayed Bridges

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Horizontal & Vertical Reactions

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Load Paths

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Reactions

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Some 19th Century Examples

Friedrich Schnirch; Suspended Theater Roof; 1824


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Some 19th Century Examples

J.A. Hittorf; Panorama; 1839


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Some 19th Century Examples

C.R. MacIntosh; Greenhouse; 1853


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Some 19th Century Examples

Mller & Giese; Auditorium; 1865


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Some 20th Century Examples

R. Buckminster Fuller; Dymaxion House; 1927-29


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Some 20th Century Examples

[Link] & Associates; Pavilion; Chicago; 1933


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Some 20th Century Examples

Buckhard; Gymnasium; Ellensburg; 1958

Corlett & Spackman; Stadium; Squaw Valley; 1960


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Some 20th Century Examples

London County Council Architects; Crystal Palace Sports Center; 1964


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Some 20th Century Examples

[Link]; Exhibition Railway Station; 1964


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Some 20th Century Examples

[Link]; Woking Pool; 1989


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Some 20th Century Examples

[Link] & Partners; Darling Harbor Exhibition Centre; 1986


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Some 20th Century Examples

[Link] & Partners; Darling Harbor Exhibition Centre; 1986


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A Taxonomy of Masted Structures


The number, position and relationships of the

basic elements in relation to the pattern of spaces they define. Harris; 1996.
Masts, cables & roof beams Cellular spatial unit Geometric operation

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A Taxonomy of Masted Structures

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Structural Behaviour
Vertical Loads
Uniformly Distributed: applied to the roof beam,

supported by stays Concentrated: ponding rain or drifting snow; problematic w/ multispan structures Wind Uplift: limit bending in the mast; aerodynamic eaves; secondary tensile system

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Structural Behaviour
Stiffness & Deflection
Not necessarily more or less flexible than conventional

structures Longer spans however mean greater allowable deflection Details at junctures w/ other building elements become critical

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Structural Behaviour
Temperature Effects
External Structure: interface between external elements

& enclosure needs to allow for movement Internal/ External Structure: need to allow for differential expansion Lightweight of roofing system requires high performance membranes.

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Construction Issues
Cables, Rods or Tubes
Cables have a low modulus of elasticity, so stretch can

be 4x rods or tubes Cables are more difficult to protect Cable end connections are readily avaiable, but clumsy in appearance, while rod end connections must be custom fabricated through study of design and usage

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Benefits and Penalties


Can Meet a Wide Range of Functional Demands Can Provide Column Free Space Increasing

Internal Flexibility Can Be Easily Extended Can Lead to Reduced Structural Weight Can Lead to Higher Design Costs Increased Thermal Movement Erection Requires Special Consideration Increased Costs for Corrosion Protection
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Case Studies: Foster & Rogers

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