Pneumatic load-supporting structures

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1975-11-18

1977-09-13

Faw, Jr., Price C.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure

Fluid pressure is subatmospheric

E04B 1345

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040473350

ABSTRACT:
A pneumatic structure, suitable for use as a roof, employs a series of upper and lower cables connected via vertical diaphragms and disposed within an inflated envelope such that a load imposed on the upper surface of the inflated envelope will be transferred to the lower cables via the diaphragms and then taken up by the lower cables. To carry this out, there is a common connection between the diaphragm, its upper cable and the upper surface of the membrane and a similar connection with the lower cable, the diaphragm and the membrane.
A pneumatic compression ring is also disclosed for use with the pneumatic roof structure or for use in supporting an alternative roof structure, or a segment thereof may be used as a pneumatic arch.

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