Structural Evaluation of Aircraft Hangar 46, Corpus Christi Army Depot

Abstract

A number of steel truss aircraft hangars at Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) are similar to those that have performed poorly during recent hurricanes in other parts of the country. Engineering analysis of such structures currently in use can identify structural vulnerabilities. and retrofit methods may be developed to reduce or eliminate these vulnerabilities to severe wind loads. The objective of this work was to evaluate the structural adequacy of one steel truss aircraft hangar at CCAD by conducting structural analyses using the most recent building code guidelines. The current condition of Hangar 46 was evaluated. Structural deficiencies and overstressed members and joints were identified, and retrofit methods to meet the requirements of current codes were developed. This report may be considered a companion report to CERL TR-99/27. A number of technical details are cross-referenced to that report since many design elements and engineering details are similar to those of four CCAD hangars evaluated in the earlier study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA386649

Entities

People

  • Daniel J. Randolph
  • Ghassan K. Al-chaar
  • Gregory E. Lamb
  • Pramod J. Desai

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Bending Moments
  • Bending Stress
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Deficiencies
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Hurricanes
  • Internal Pressure
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Vulnerability
  • Wind Velocity

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