摘要 |
A method of making an arch for a membrane covered building includes providin g a basic arch having a minimum strength sufficient for construction of membrane cover ed buildings having a minimum load requirement The load requirements for a desired membrane covered building are determined and compared to the strength of the basic arch. Under-strength portions of the basic arch that fail to meet the desire load requirement are determined, and reinforcing members are attached to the basi c arch to strengthen the under-strength portions of the basic arch and form a reinforc ed arch with increased strength sufficient to meet the desired load requirements. An arch apparatus with reinforcing members is provided for practicing the method.
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