Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Enclosure including flaccid nonmetallic or foraminous surfacing
Patent
1998-11-16
2000-06-06
Kent, Christopher T.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Enclosure including flaccid nonmetallic or foraminous surfacing
52 5, 527413, 52DIG12, 52 29, 52 71, 160352, E04B 1343
Patent
active
060703717
ABSTRACT:
A large structure enshrouder has a block collector that is secured to the top of the large structure, a plurality of outriggers secured to the top, below the block collector, and a plurality of booms secured to the legs of the large structure. A plurality of first cables are each secured to the shroud, pass through an outrigger, are secured to the block collector and terminate at a collector ring, the collector ring being connected to an appropriate pulling device for lifting the shroud. A plurality of second cables extend between the top and the outrigger for stability of the outrigger, while a plurality of third cables extend between the block collector and the outrigger for further stability. A plurality of fourth cables extend between the booms and the leg of the structure for stability of the booms, the booms also being anchored to the ground. A plurality of fifth cables and sixth cables extend between the outriggers and the booms for stability of the raised shroud during wind load conditions.
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Dorsey Dennis L.
Kent Christopher T.
Lofflen Peter
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