Friday, March 28, 2008

Diagram


this is a section view of a basic monolithic dome.
This diagram is found at the Monolithic Dome Institute website.

Stadium

Example of a monolithic stadium. this picture is from wcnsport.com.

house


this is an example of a monolithic dome house. This picture was taken from unitedspinal.org

Update on Project Outline

I have said that my topic is about Monolithic Dome Construction, but i haven't given anything specific. I will be comparing Monolithic Domes to traditional forms of construction(wood frame), and other types of dome construction(Geodesic). For those who don't know a Monolithic Dome is a thin walled structure and is "a super-insulated, steel reinforced concrete structure used for homes, schools, gymnasiums, bulk storage facilities, churches, and offices". Certain aspects that i will be looking at are: costs, time, stability and how the building reacts to severe weather conditions. I want to determine if Dome structures are a better alternative to other types of buildings.

I am having trouble finding sources so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

First Entry

this is my blog about the research project. My topic is on Monolithic Dome Construction