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[#2] Posted: 03/23/2012 - 03:26:44 AM |  |  |
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What's holding up the roof?
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[#4] Posted: 03/23/2012 - 07:14:38 AM | | |
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So, did you write up all of the corners they cut? 
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[#6] Posted: 03/23/2012 - 08:56:48 AM | | |
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Quote: Originally posted by MarcQuote: Originally posted by Erby
It's a dome, Marc.
So? No trusses, no vertical structural members about the center of the dome, no...what they're called?...flying butresses? Marc
It uses "compression" and "tension" rings, which hold everything together by exerting equal forces around the buildings. The ring visible in the roof keeps the rafters spread and the ring at the top of the wall keeps everything from spreading.
at least this is my understanding on how this type of system works.
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[#7] Posted: 03/23/2012 - 09:27:10 AM | | |
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So, how many rafters at a time can, or should you sheath and still be able to maintain the curve of the dome?
Looks like a lot of cuts.
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