Shukhov Rotunda

Shukhov Rotunda, round exhibition pavilion for the All-Russia Exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod of 1896 with lattice hanging covering (tensile gridshell - lattice roof, Russian Empire patent №1894 dated March 12, 1899) and the World First Membrane roof (in center of the Rotunda). Designed by Vladimir Shukhov in 1895.

The diameter of Rotunda - 68 meters, height - 16 meters, the diameter of steel Membrane - 25 meters.

See also

• Vladimir Grigorievich Shukhov
• Thin-shell structure
• List of thin shell structures
• Tensile and membrane structures
• All-Russia exhibition 1896
• Structural engineering

References

• "The Nijni-Novgorod exhibition: Water tower, room under construction, springing of 91 feet span", "The Engineer", № 19.3.1897, P.292-294, London, 1897.
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• : , Borgo San Lorenzo, 2007.

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