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Apr 26, 2012

Shape Optimization, Design and Construction of the 200m Niederaussem Cooling Tower Shell

Publication: Structures 2001: A Structural Engineering Odyssey

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The present article will give a brief introduction into the shape optimization, design and construction of the 200 m high natural draught cooling tower shell at Niederauβem, which has been completed in the last year. This tower belongs world-wide to the largest and thinnest concrete buildings at present. Because of these dimensions, special care has to be taken to the shape optimization of the shell structure. An optimal design of the shell reduces fatigue, cracking and corrosion of the reinforcement to insure an adequate level of safety and durability.

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Structures 2001: A Structural Engineering Odyssey
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012

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Reinhard Harte
Professor, Dr.-Ing., Institute for Statics and Dynamics of Structures, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Pauluskirchstraβe 7, 42285 Wuppertal, Germany
Wilfried B. Krätzig
Prof., Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E.h. habil., Krätzig & Partner Civil Engineering Consultants Ltd., Buscheyplatz 11-15, 44801 Bochum, Germany
Ulrich Montag
Dr. -Ing., Krätzig & Partner Civil Engineering Consultants Ltd., Buscheyplatz 11-15, 44801 Bochum, Germany

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