Joint for geodesic dome

Details Joint for geodesic dome Joint for geodesic dome

1978-12-19

1981-01-13

Faw, Jr., Price C.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Compound curve structure

Geodesic shape

403217, E04B 132

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042441528

ABSTRACT:
A joint for use with a geodesic dome for connecting a plurality of struts together. The joint permits dome fabrication and erection with a minimum of field bolting. A central hub is included in the joint for resisting forces transmitted to the joint by dome struts.

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patent: 3635509 (1972-01-01), Birkemeier
patent: 3914063 (1975-10-01), Papayoti
patent: 3916589 (1975-11-01), Richter
patent: 4099888 (1978-07-01), Simone

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