Dome structure

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1990-05-15

1991-11-26

Chilcot, Jr., Richard E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Compound curve structure

Hyperbolic parabloid shape

52 81, E04B 0132

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050672886

ABSTRACT:
A dome structure is disclosed, comprising an upper part of a dome structure having a top portion and a bottom portion and being erected on a structure with the bottom portion of the dome frame contacting the structure, the dome structure comprising a plurality of arch-shaped steel trusses, each of which comprises a plurality of upper chord members and a plurality of lower chord members; and at least two pairs of compression rings, each ring in a pair being of a different diameter and being engaged with the top portion of the dome structure, at least the pairs of the compression rings supporting the upper chord members, and one of the rest of the pairs of the compression rings supporting the lower chord members, the steel trusses extending radially from the compression ring to the structure.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3328820 (1967-06-01), Braccini
patent: 3888056 (1975-06-01), Kelly et al.
Interbuild, "New Buildings", Sep. 1961, pp. 33-35.
"Prestressing Prevents Flutter of Cable Roofs", by Seymour Howard, Aug. 1959.

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