The process of determining the most effective design solution from the point of view of metal consumption for the dome structure of the designed exhibition complex in Rostov-on-Don with a plan diameter of 100 m is considered. Three different dome design options are analyzed. Calculation models were created in the Lira-SAPR software package and calculations of various coating options were performed. The obtained results were compared in terms of rigidity and conclusions were drawn about the possibility and feasibility of using each of the considered design solutions. The most efficient design option in terms of metal consumption was selected.

Keywords: metal structures, dome, metal consumption, material consumption