Shell Structures

[Alireza1945]

Hey guys ,
i need some resources and information about shell structures ,
i wanna know how they make it really , which material they use , how they erect those type of structures , ...
where do u suggest i look it up for ..?

 

[JAE]

For such a general question - try Google or other search engines.
Usually made of reinforced concrete.

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[mike20793]

It depends on the application. In the 60s-80s they would often cast them against earth after building up the shape they desired. Now, they are typically constructed using shotcrete and airforms. There is a bunch of information around about them, some better than others.