Structural analysis of swimming pools and water tanks in ferrocement with welded mesh

Author(s)

Dálim Gomes Paniago

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Carlos.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC/SBD)
• Defense date: 1998-06-25

Examining board members

João Bento de Hanai; Roberto Chust Carvalho; Eloy Ferraz Machado Junior

• Advisor: João Bento de Hanai

Abstract

Ferrocement application in water tanks and swimming pools have started at the early 60\'s. Even though various applications had been succeed, until nowadays the techonology is essentially based on practical experience. There are no established methodologies which permit rational design, construction method improvement and a better assessment of the risks and reliability of the construction system. This work intend to contribute to the knowledge about the structural behavior of the ferrocement folded plate swimming pools and water tanks. Computer numerical simulations were made to investigate the membrane behavior under water loading, settlement and temperature variations. The influence of structure dimensions and mortar strength were also studied. These and others aspects related with the design method are discussed. The thesis also presents some comments about each construction stage as well as some cares needed to guarantee a good quality material. Looking for a durable and good performance structure, the order word to the designer is detailing, to the constructor is control and to the staff is awareness. (AU)