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	The Pantheon by David Moore
		Terenzio also identifies fractures `reaching from the base of the rotunda to the summit of the dome' that he thought were brought about by differential settlement from uneven loading of the wall, particularly near the entrance of the rotunda in the principal niche.
		This is the point where hoop stresses in the dome change from tension to compression presenting a point of weakness within the unreinforced concrete dome.
		Mark and Hutchinson describe this picture as one in which the major internal forces in the cracked dome are only in the meridional direction, and this region serves as a series of arches which bears a common compression keystone in the form of the uncracked upper dome.
	www.romanconcrete.com /docs/chapt01/chapt01.htm (3343 words)

	Dome of a Home - Pensacola Beach, Florida (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The pilings are driven in a circle under the perimeter of the dome and connected with a circular concrete pile cap, which becomes the foundation ring beam.
		Domes can easily withstand 2394 psi using design strengths of 4000 psi, easily giving it a margin of safety that is nearly 1 ½ times its minimum design strength, although the margin of safety is probably more like three or four.
		Since the insulation is bonded to the outside of the concrete, it reduces the amount of heat being transferred into or lost from the concrete to outside conditions.
	www.domeofahome.com /about_advantages.asp (1242 words)

	Weather: Concrete dome withstands Ivan
		Ivan was the first test for his Dome of a Home on the Gulf of Mexico, a veritable fortress built to withstand winds up to 200 mph.
		The house is made of steel-reinforced concrete shaped like a dome and is covered by waterproof foam.
		He found that the dome shape was stronger architecturally and got a federal grant to help with construction.
	www.sptimes.com /2004/09/17/Weather/Concrete_dome_withsta.shtml (324 words)

	Dr. Arnold Wilson-- Why Build a Concrete Dome?
		Concrete is the most common building material used throughout the world, followed by wood, steel and a number of miscellaneous materials.
		The smaller surface area and less volume of the dome house, in addition to the increased R-value of approximately R60 and including the mass effect of the concrete inside of the urethane foam insulation, results in very significant energy savings throughout the building's life.
		These safe rooms are usually built with reinforced concrete walls and roofs, or reinforced masonry, or sheets of steel combined with heavy plywood, or combinations of these anchored in such a manner as to remain in place even if the house is destroyed.
	www.monolithic.com /thedome/wilson (2335 words)

	DOME TECHNOLOGY AN ECONOMICSOLUTION TO SCALING DOWN COSTS INAQUACULTURE
		Dome Technology has developed the technology to economically place the urethane insulation on the outside of the concrete while protecting the urethane from the harsh weather conditions and the degradation of the sun's ultraviolet rays.
		When the dome is used as a cover for sewer treatment ponds, swimming pools or aquaculture centers, the concrete shell is subject to a great amount humidity.
		Concrete dome structures need only a fraction of the HVAC equipment required in conventional structures to maintain comfort levels and maintenance costs are proportionately reduced.
	www.fws.gov /midwest/ashland/mtan/mtan_17.html (5418 words)

	Sculptural concrete dome
		This lime is already part of "concrete pumping" which is one of the building options, (most notably for regions which have no stones, locally).
		Managment of the manufacture of concrete materials is more easily regulated than forestry practices which neglect the nurturing of high grade lumber.
		A wide variety of concrete and reinforcements are the primary sculptural materials.This presentation is the result of many years study and no guarantee of fitfulness for a specific purpose is made.
	www.midcoast.com /~bo/SculpturalMinimalDome.html (1253 words)

	New Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The dome shell kit consists of triangular and riser panels that contain a core of seven inch thick expanded bead polystyrene insulation (E.P.S.) with steel reinforced concrete on the exterior of the insulation and wall board on the interior of the insulation.
		Click on General to read quotes from dome owners whose domes were in the paths of the 2004 hurricanes.
		The strength of the dome is sufficient to suspend the second floor, reducing the need for load bearing walls and allowing for large open first floor areas.
	www.aidomes.com (1154 words)

	Dome Manufacturers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Specializes in aluminum geodesic domes and spheres and geodesic modeling kits.
		Manufactures dome building kits which use a system of pre-finished component panels.
		Comprehensive site on geodesic domes with a focus on manufacturers/builders of geodesic dome homes and small yard structures (rather than companies whose primary business is commercial/industrial domes).
	www.bfi.org /domes/makers.htm (775 words)

	Dome Technololgy Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The dome is also an ideal storage facility in areas that are subject to natural disaster such as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes.
		The domes have a light footprint to accommodate poor soil conditions that are typical at ports and terminals.
		Domes can be built in almost any weather since most of the dome construction takes place inside an inflated airform.
	www.building.org /profiles/93780.html (258 words)

	Concrete Dome is St. Louis' Party Central (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Football fans may not have heard of the "Concrete Dome." It is the Hoette family's nickname for their new, 8,000-square-foot ICF home, which hosted a Superbowl party for about 150 people.
		He is a concrete contractor who specializes in foundations and a variety of colored, stamped flatwork used for structural decks, driveways, garage floors barrier walls and entry porches.
		The tester who came to measure the strength of the concrete was so excited because of the strength it developed in a short time.
	www.concretehomesmagazine.com /monthly/art.php/582 (1684 words)

	Cambelt, Dome Construction Process
		Modern insulated concrete dome construction combines several materials to create a strong, efficient, weather-proof structure.
		Compared to other types of structures for the same application, the insulated concrete dome is 50-75% more energy-efficient.
		The foundation is anchored concrete, with embedded reinforcement bars that bind the dome and foundation.
	www.cambelt.com /site/process.html (409 words)

	Interesting Thing of the Day: Monolithic Concrete Domes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		As compared to geodesic domes constructed out of hundreds of triangular pieces of wood or metal, a monolithic concrete dome is a single, contiguous surface of (reinforced) concrete.
		Although the materials used to build a concrete dome are expensive, you need relatively little of them, so the cost of a monolithic concrete dome is comparable to that of a wood frame building of similar size.
		Dome Living: A Creative Guide For Planning Your Monolithic Dream Home was written by David B. South (who developed the modern method of building monolithic concrete domes) and published by the Monolithic Dome Institute.
	itotd.com /index.alt?ArticleID=265 (1065 words)

	Dome Homes FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The dome, or partial sphere, is a geometric form that encloses the greatest amount of volume with the least amount of surface area.
		As an architectural form, the dome is one of the strongest structural forms devised and built by man. Domes that were built centuries ago enclose many of the great cathedrals of Europe.
		As your dome panels are assembled the mesh of each panel overlaps and is hooked to that of the adjacent panels with C-rings (commonly called "hog rings").
	www.aidomes.com /faq1.htm (12602 words)

	Monolithic Dome Institute
		This is a feasibility study conducted by LPDJ Architects LLC which includes the design, financing and construction details of a proposed Monolithic Dome Arena in Pennsylvania for various sporting events, entertainment venues, concerts and shows.
		In the history of Monolithic Domes, a bowling alley tops the list as one of the very first Monolithic Domes in the U.S. The distinctive dome shape makes a perfect marketing tool for the facility.
		From Toothpicks to Trailblazing-- The Birth of The Monolithic Dome
	www.monolithicdome.com (2049 words)

	DOMTEC ® International; Concrete Dome Builder (Dome Construction Process)
		As a result, concrete domes can often be constructed on sites considered too unstable for traditional silos.
		Dome construction begins as a fabric form is attached to the ring beam foundation and inflated over the top of construction equipment and stockpiled materials used to build the dome.
		Concrete curbs are poured to accommodate a head house and dust filter.
	www.domtec.com /process.html (333 words)

	Dome Technology, Inc Specializing in Monolithic Domes Worldwide
		Rapid Construction = The dome is constructed inside the enclosed airform, enabling construction to progress rapidly regardless of weather.
		After building several hundred domes, we have learned techniques that are efficient, simple and mesh well with the overall construction process.
		Features of the terminal include shiploading, rail unloading, and a monolithically constructed storage dome with a screw reclaimer, as well as truck and rail loadout facilities.
	www.dometech.com (256 words)

	Concrete Geodesic Dome Home
		Our reinforced concrete dome home shells are virtually indestructible, able to withstand...
		Concrete dome house plans have energy efficient designs.
		This is a concrete geodesic dome by American Ingenuity...
	instantcottages.com /resources/concrete-geodesic-dome-home.html (232 words)

	Roman Concrete Research by David Moore
		The Roman Pantheon is the largest (43.4m dia.) unreinfored solid concrete dome in the world.
		Describes the reasons why Roman concrete caught the interest of the author and its special characteristics that are still being studied today.
		Provides background information on David Moore and information on his companion web site, www.battleofsaipan.com which is dedicated to preserving the history of those who served in WWII and providng useful information to vetrans who are getting on in years.
	www.romanconcrete.com (361 words)

	Concrete Geodesic Dome
		The observatory dome is constructed of polystyrene "bead-board"...
		A geodesic dome is an almost spherical structure based on a network...
		Concrete geodesic dome houses up to 60 feet in diameter...
	www.instantcottages.com /resources/concrete-geodesic-dome.html (317 words)

	Concrete - Your complete concrete resource - Concrete Dome Home
		Concrete News Home Here is the best sourced advice with reference to concrete dome home. When you are looking for better-quality advice concerning concrete dome home, it will be intricate
		Dome Floor Plans Ready-made floor plans available! Where can you build a Dome?; Zoning pertains to whether a type structure that can be built. Our dome design has proved itself by
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	www.concreteguides.com /concretedomehome (2448 words)

	Experimental Hall A Dome Concrete Pour - June 1991
		Experimental Hall A Dome Concrete Pour - June 1991
		June 3, 1991: Placing concrete on the Hall A dome.
		The concrete is delivered by a pair of truck mounted concrete pumps, one of which can be seen in the inset photo.
	education.jlab.org /sitetour/hallaextra03.html (50 words)

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	Concrete Dome Roofs; Author: Wilby, Bryan; Hardback; Book
		Concrete Dome Roofs; Author: Wilby, Bryan; Hardback; Book
		This book is principally concerned with reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete domes used since the early days of these industries.
		It presents what the author considers to be reliable formulae for use in the design of domes and useful tables for the designers of practical domes.
	www.netstoreusa.com /tabooks/058/0582087031.shtml (181 words)

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		Welcome to The Dome Company website - We build monolithic concrete dome homes, churches, schools and spray-in-place concrete fences.
	www.cevp.freewire.co.uk /buildref.htm (981 words)

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