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US 6,658,812 B1Granted
Domed construction
OwnerAndrew David Tomlinson, Martin James Tomlinsoninventors
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Abstract
A domed construction is formed by positioning and temporarily supporting a series of elongate structural elements in radially-extending positions, and forming structural joints between the adjoining radial edges of the structural elements, such that the series of structural elements form a self-supporting shell.
Claims15
A method for forming a generally dome-shaped construction, comprising the steps of:
- providing elongate structural elements formed of concrete and having longitudinal margins formed to a reduced thickness with said elongate structural elements further comprising an embedded reinforcement projecting from longitudinal edges of said elongate structural elements in a space above said longitudinal margins;
- positioning and temporarily supporting said elongate structural elements in radially-extending positions wherein said elongate structural elements each extend from a periphery to an apex of a construction of said generally dome-shaped construction;
- and,
- forming structural joints between adjoining radial edges of said elongate structural elements, so that said elongate structural elements form a self-supporting shell of a generally dome shape, said structural joints between said radial edges of said elongate structural elements being formed in a space over said longitudinal margins and further comprising an application of an additional reinforcement for structurally interconnecting said embedded reinforcement of adjacent elongate structural elements.
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A method for forming a generally dome-shaped construction, comprising the steps of:
- providing elongate structural elements formed of concrete and having longitudinal margins formed to a reduced thickness;
- positioning and temporarily supporting said elongate structural elements in radially-extending positions wherein said elongate structural elements extend from a periphery to an apex of a construction of said generally dome-shaped construction;
- and,
- forming structural joints between adjoining radial edges of said elongate structural elements for forming a self-supporting shell of a generally dome shape, said structural joints between said radial edges of said elongate structural elements being formed by introducing concrete into a space over said longitudinal margins after securing a top shutter in position over said space.
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A method for forming a generally dome-shaped construction, comprising the steps of:
- providing elongate structural elements formed of concrete;
- positioning and temporarily supporting said elongate structural elements in radially-extending positions wherein said elongate structural elements each extend from a periphery to an apex of a construction of said generally dome-shaped construction;
- adding ballast to selected said elongate structural elements for bringing adjoining radial edges of said elongate structural elements into alignment in a vertical direction;
- and,
- forming structural joints between said adjoining radial edges of said elongate structural elements, so that said elongate structural elements form a self-supporting shell of a generally dome shape.
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A method for forming a generally dome-shaped construction, comprising the steps of:
- providing elongate structural elements formed of concrete and having longitudinal margins formed to a reduced thickness;
- positioning and temporarily supporting said elongate structural elements in radially-extending positions wherein said elongate structural elements extend from a periphery to an apex of a construction of said generally dome-shaped construction;
- and,
- forming structural joints between adjoining radial edges of said elongate structural elements, so that said elongate structural elements form a self-supporting shell of a generally dome shape, said structural joints between said radial edges of said elongate structural elements being formed by introducing a jointing compound into a space over said longitudinal margins after securing a top shutter in position over said space.
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A method for forming a generally dome-shaped construction, comprising the steps of:
- providing a series of elongate structural elements formed of concrete and comprised of substantially flat slabs provided with stiffening ribs extending longitudinally thereof;
- providing a first supporting structure at a periphery of a construction of said generally dome-shaped construction;
- providing a second supporting structure at a center area of said construction;
- lifting said elongate structural elements into positions wherein said elongate structural elements extend radially-inwardly and upwardly from the periphery of said construction to an apex of said construction, with radially-outer ends of said elongate structural elements resting on said first supporting structure and radially-inner ends of said elongate structural elements resting on said second supporting structure;
- forming structural joints between adjoining radial edges of said elongate structural elements, so that said elongate structural elements form a self-supporting shell having a generally dome shape;
- and,
- subsequently removing said second supporting structure.
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A method for forming a generally dome-shaped construction, comprising the steps of:
- providing a series of elongate structural elements formed of concrete and having longitudinal margins formed for reducing thickness;
- providing a first supporting structure at a periphery of a construction of said generally dome-shaped construction;
- providing a second supporting structure at a center area of said construction;
- lifting said elongate structural elements into positions wherein said elongate structural elements extend radially-inwardly and upwardly from the periphery of said construction to an apex of said construction, with radially-outer ends of said elongate structural elements resting on said first supporting structure and radially-inner ends of said elongate structural elements resting on said second supporting structure;
- forming structural joints between adjoining radial edges of said elongate structural elements, so that said elongate structural elements form a self-supporting shell having a generally dome shape, said structural joints being formed in a space over said longitudinal margins of said elongate structural elements;
- and,
- subsequently removing said second supporting structure.
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