Elliptical dome

The following analysis is carried out for the elliptical dome (Fig. 4.17). Equation of ellipse... 

Fig. 6.3 Concentric circles for elliptical curve development Elliptical dome...

Table 6.2 is prepared for the elliptical dome (CRC Math tables Ei 6 = 54° and using interpolation. 

With reference to calculation length of Elliptical Dome , by DQL on 3-10-72. 

Equations of Curvature for Elliptical Dome at specific Location... 

Figure 6.5 gives the curvature phenomenon of the elliptical dome at specific location. 

Fig. 6.5 A curvature at specific location of the elliptical domes, (a) Curvature is xyz. (b) Plan...

Therefore, we will continue to use elliptical dome for our analysis. 

For spherical dome minimum meridional stress occurs at Top while for an elliptical dome, may meridional stress may be occur at Top. 

Example 6 shows a typical example for elliptical dome surfaces, and Table 6.7 give certain specific cases for elliptical shell surfaces. 

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