Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure – Including hold down means
Patent
1996-02-16
1999-01-19
Safavi, Michael
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Shaped or strengthened by fluid pressure
Including hold down means
52 218, 52 222, 52 4, 52DIG14, E04H 916, A62C 300
Patent
active
058602518
ABSTRACT:
Fire-resistant flexible dome (2) apparatus for covering and protecting buildings (6), goods, livestock, persons and other objects from a fire, especially a rapidly moving conflagration known as a "fire storm." In its preferred form, the apparatus comprises a dome-like structure (2) made of fire-retardant fabric, supported with air or gas pressure within integral tubes (40) radially disposed about the central axis, or between one or more layers of said fire resistant fabric. Said apparatus is rapidly deployed from its container (4), preferably located on the roof of the building (6) to be protected. Its ground-contacting periphery (13) is manually secured to the ground. In one embodiment, a liquid-filled circumferencial reservoir (24) integral with said ground-contacting periphery is provided to add an improved ground seal and added anchoring to ground to help maintain structural integrity. Air or gas pressure may be provided by several means including compressed gas, mechanical air movement or chemical devolution. The arcuate surface of the structure (2) permits laminar flow of air over the surface to aid in minimizing the effect of super-heated air, flame and burning debris upon the structure (6).
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Buchaca John D.
Charmasson Henri J.A.
Safavi Michael
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