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8. Roof

DOMES

A dome is a special type of shell roof of semi-spherical or semi-elliptical shape. The modern thin shell dome may be considered as an evolution of a structural form known and used by man from ancient ages. Dome structures may be divided into two main divisions: Smooth shell domes may be divided into: Smooth shell […]

SHELL ROOF

Shell roofs are very useful for covering large structures, e.g., assembly halls, recreation centres, libraries, theatres and factories. RCC shell roofs are becoming very popular these days. Very less quantity of materials are required to build up a shell roof as compared to other conventional methods of roofing for the same span. The design of […]

FLAT ROOFS

A roof which is approximately flat is called a flat roof. It is becoming more popular with the introduction of suitable building materials. It may be constructed in reinforced cement concrete (RCC), flag stone supported on rolled steel joist, bricks, concrete or tiled arches. This roof is provided with a slight slope in one direction […]

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