Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Conical or radially ribbed cover
Patent
1998-05-19
2000-02-22
Kent, Christopher T.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Conical or radially ribbed cover
52 18, 52 23, 52152, 5222313, 5222314, 52273, 52 801, 52 802, 52 83, 52222, 52 63, E04B 700
Patent
active
060266147
ABSTRACT:
A cable braced, open air chapel or meeting hall is formed from a series of cables interconnected to each other in countertension to provide a rigid structural support to provide basic definition for the building structure. One set of cables is preferably tensioned through weights or spring assemblies imparting tension in the downward direction in turn transmitted to the second set of cables in countertension. The second set of cables may extend upwardly in a curved configuration for connection to the upper end of a support tower. The cables slidably pass through the tower through a series of passageways formed in a honeycomb-like mounting structure enabling the back ends of the cables to be anchored to the ground in a spread, fan-like configuration. The weighted or spring tensioned ends of the first cables and the ability of the second cables to pass slidably through the tower support enable the cabled arrangement to breathe as a result of thermally induced expansion and contraction.
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Kent Christopher T.
Maddox Nkeisha J.
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