Reinforced ice structures: in the footsteps of Candela

J.L.I.F. Belis; B. Ronsse; K. Martens; B. Van Lancker; P.J.S. Cruz; G. Deruyter

Reinforced ice structures: in the footsteps of Candela

J.L.I.F. Belis
, B. Ronsse
, K. Martens
, B. Van Lancker
, P.J.S. Cruz
, G. Deruyter

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Abstract

Based on project experience over the last years, fibre reinforced ice has proven to be a strong and suitable building material for temporary structures in a cold environment. Unlike traditional igloo structures, no stacked blocks are used. Instead, relatively thin shells are created by spraying subsequent thin layers of water mixed with cellulose fibres on inflatable formwork which is removed afterwards. This paper describes the overall design process and construction of a full-scale cellulose-ice composite structure, inspired by Félix Candela’s famous reinforced concrete hypar shells. The project was built by university students and staff in the framework of an international project in Finland during the winter of early 2016.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Structures and Architecture : Beyond their Limits
Editors	P.J.S. Cruz
Place of Publication	Boca Raton
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Pages	376-382
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	978-1-317-54996-3
ISBN (Print)	978-1-138-02651-3
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	3rd International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2016) - Guimarães, Portugal Duration: 27 Jul 2016 → 29 Jul 2016

Conference

Conference	3rd International Conference on Structures and Architecture (ICSA 2016)
Abbreviated title	ICSA 2016
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Guimarães
Period	27/07/16 → 29/07/16

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