Spiral helix tensegrity dome

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1988-09-20

1990-02-20

Murtagh, John E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Compound curve structure

Geodesic shape

52DIG10, E04B 132

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049014838

ABSTRACT:
A building of geodesic dome type based on a variant of the helix formula and exhibiting the engineering characteristic known as tensegrity. All juncture points are precisely located from the jig for construction. A method of top closure enabling easy construction is included.

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Geodesics by Popko, pp. 47-48, 54 published 1968 by University of Detroit Press.
Domebook II, published by Pacific Domes, 1971, pp. 35-37.

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