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The most comprehensive of the geodesic patents. Frames, double frames and
and structural membranes, and a brief explanation of the basic geometry
of geodesic domes. Most of the other patents are expansions of this
document.
The basis of most of my dome work. Shows how the drill patterns relate to
the geodesic coordinates, and variations for 'corrugated' membranes (for
large scale domes, useful particularly for over 32 ft. diameter)
Several good pictures of 3v and 4v domes complete with chord factors.
Shows how to stretch domes to make quonset hut type buildings with the
strength an efficiency of geodesic domes. Intended for application to
membrane domes, but the information can be easily adapted to frame
structures.
