Geodetic dome

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1979-10-01

1981-10-20

Murtagh, John E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Compound curve structure

Geodesic shape

52223R, 52741, E04B 132

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042953030

ABSTRACT:
A manner of constructing a geodetic dome which is not labor-intensive and does not require skilled labor is disclosed. The joints for the dome structure each include a spool having an outer surface with a radially projecting circumferential spline. The beams which form the skeleton of the dome have ends which abut the outer surfaces of the spools and engage the splines to prevent movement of the beams axially with respect to the spools. The beams are retained against the spools to prevent movement of the beams radially with respect to the spools. Panels can be inserted in grooves formed in the confronting surfaces of the beams to complete the dome structure.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1117600 (1914-11-01), Plue
patent: 2397345 (1946-03-01), Gilleland
patent: 2775794 (1957-01-01), Keely
patent: 3468082 (1969-09-01), Hadley
patent: 3690998 (1972-09-01), Brynjegard
patent: 3908329 (1975-09-01), Walters
Dome Book 2 by Pacific Domes, Bolina, California, 1971, pp. 23, 25 and 55.

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