Vaulted structure

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1976-09-23

1978-07-11

Faw, Jr., Price C.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Compound curve structure

Hyperbolic parabloid shape

52 82, 52199, 52409, E04B 132

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040993523

ABSTRACT:
A vaulted structure of exceptional strength and rigidity is disclosed, characterized by a box-section construction of a plurality of radially spaced-apart sheet material gores joined by radially-extending members that coact with the gores to provide rigidifying and ventillation plenum forming means whereby the expansion-contraction characteristics of the structure are controlled to minimize thermal distortion. In a preferred embodiment the structure is in the form of a generally hemispherical dome formed of sheet metal gores.

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