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Spheres are a visually attractive,
structurally efficient & an often found application
in Theme Parks, Theatres, Religious Buildings, Malls,
Building features & Signage. Various geometrical arrangements
can be developed with a triangle as the basic structural
element. Geodesic domes are arranged so that every line
of members around the sphere divide it in half & all
member and joints are identical. Modern technologies allow
all shaped structures to be developed very economically
with differing members and joints. Lamella geometry is
often considered more aesthetically pleasing & is
more practical to build. Schwedler geometry is sometimes
preferred for small glazed structures. Structural design
assumes loads are transferred axially through the shell
which results in very efficient design-lighter structural
members & less load on foundations. The ability to
quickly construct Triodetic spheres in pre-assemblies
also reduces cost and time. |