FRAMED SPACE STRUCTURE INCORPORATING MODULAR GENERALLY Y-SHAPED STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

摘要

A modular dome structure constructed by using uniform Y joints which have branches forming angles of 120 DEG , 120 DEG and 108 DEG . The Y joints are interconnected by uniform length members to form pentagonal and hexagonal structures. These modular structures are interconnected to form a modular dome structure which may have a pentagonal apex structure or a hexagonal apex structure. All members are made to harden after inflation due to vulcanization and curing process, so that permanent resistance to stress and strain will be provided in its final form. Due to inflatability of members, the logistic involved in actual construction will be kept minimum, and the freight cost for material transportation will be saved significantly.