Abstract
In this paper, we present results of wind pressure test on model octagon dome, and results of stress & strain analysis of the dome under wind load. The distribution of wind pressure coefficient is, on the whole, similar to that of hemisphere, but somewhat different locally, especially near around eight ridges. Results of calculation are as follows : 1) The summit of the dome goes downward but horizontal displacement is very little. 2) The natures of stresses and strains are generally same as that turned inside out under vertical load. 3) Most of members on the dome with ordinary scale designed under vertical load are safe against wind pressure.
