TY - GEN
T1 - Safety and sustainability of monolithic dome structures in hurricane prone regions
AU - Grosskopf, K. R.
AU - Sullivan, J.
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - "Monolithic dome" is a type of continuous thin shell concrete structure created using an inflated form, reinforcing steel and spray-applied concrete. Designed to withstand pressures exceeding 19 kPa (400lbs/ft 2), or roughly the force of a 490 km/h (300 m/h) wind, the monolithic dome is considered immune from the effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters. Combined with polyurethane foam, monolithic domes use 50% of the energy of comparable U.S. masonry homes. The inorganic, non-combustible and impermeable properties of monolithic dome construction reduce the risk of fire, mold, decay and insect infestation. At roughly $US 1,075/m2 ($US 100/ft2), monolithic domes are 30-40% more expensive than comparable masonry or wood frame residential units. The following research compares the disaster resistance, energy performance, materials use, and cost of monolithic dome structures built in the hurricane prone state of Florida to conventional wood frame and masonry construction.
AB - "Monolithic dome" is a type of continuous thin shell concrete structure created using an inflated form, reinforcing steel and spray-applied concrete. Designed to withstand pressures exceeding 19 kPa (400lbs/ft 2), or roughly the force of a 490 km/h (300 m/h) wind, the monolithic dome is considered immune from the effects of hurricanes and other natural disasters. Combined with polyurethane foam, monolithic domes use 50% of the energy of comparable U.S. masonry homes. The inorganic, non-combustible and impermeable properties of monolithic dome construction reduce the risk of fire, mold, decay and insect infestation. At roughly $US 1,075/m2 ($US 100/ft2), monolithic domes are 30-40% more expensive than comparable masonry or wood frame residential units. The following research compares the disaster resistance, energy performance, materials use, and cost of monolithic dome structures built in the hurricane prone state of Florida to conventional wood frame and masonry construction.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:55549123038
SN - 0415457556
SN - 9780415457552
T3 - Proceedings of the 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction
SP - 1199
EP - 1204
BT - Proceedings of the 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction
T2 - 4th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference, ISEC-4 - Innovations in Structural Engineering and Construction
Y2 - 26 September 2007 through 28 September 2007
ER -