Modular inflatable dome structure

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1978-08-28

1981-09-15

Murtagh, John E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure

Fluid pressure is subatmospheric

52 81, 523095, 403170, 403217, E04B 132

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042889472

ABSTRACT:
A modular dome structure constructed by using uniform Y joints which have branches forming angles of 120.degree., 120.degree. and 108.degree.. The Y joints are interconnected by uniform length members to form pentagonal and hexagonal structures. These modular structures are interconnected to form a modular dome structure which may have a pentagonal apex structure or a hexagonal apex structure.
All members are made to harden after inflation due to vulcanization and curing process, so that permanent resistance to stress and strain will be provided in its final form. Due to inflatability of members, the logistic involved in actual construction will be kept minimum, and the freight cost for material transportation will be saved significantly.

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patent: 3830011 (1974-08-01), Ochrymowich
patent: 3898777 (1975-08-01), Georgiev

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