Structure / Rotational vault
Dome
/doʊm/noun
From Latin domus, “house,” through Italian duomo, a cathedral.
Definition
A rounded vault forming the roof of a building, typically raised over a circular, elliptical, or polygonal base.
Fig. 37 — Dome: schematic studyNOT TO SCALE
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Structural & construction notes
A dome carries load through compression along its meridians, while the lower portion develops hoop tension. A tension ring or heavy drum at the base resists outward spreading.
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