Vaulted dome structure

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1987-12-04

1989-05-30

Friedman, Carl D.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Compound curve structure

Geodesic shape

52741, E04B 132

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048338435

ABSTRACT:
A dome is provided by first establishing a basic dome curvature over a space having a defined perimeter. The basic curvature is crossed by substantially geodesic lines which intersect at desired foundation points on the perimeter and inwardly of the perimeter to subdivide the basic curvature into diamond-shaped areas which cover the majority of the basic curvature. A structural module is provided for each area. Each module has its perimeter defined by an open structural frame and has a surface bounded by the frame which has curvature greater than the basic curvature in the area to which the module is related. The module curvature is defined by a subsidiary structural network carried by the module frame. The modules are connected to the foundation points and to each other in a selected sequence to define the overall dome. The process of connecting the modules to define the dome can be performed without substantial use of falsework under the dome.

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