PARAMETRICAL ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURAL DOME

Dome is an element of architecture that resembles a hollow upper half of a sphere. Dome structures made of various materials have a long architectural lineage extending into prehistory. It may be defined as a thin shell generated by the revolution of a regular curve about one of its axis. The shape of the dome depends upon the type of the curve and the direction of the axis of revolution. When the segment of a regular curve revolves about its vertical diameter, a spherical dome is obtained. Domes are used in variety of structures such as roof of circular areas, circular tanks, exhibition halls, auditorium, bottom of tanks and bunkers. With the introduction of monolithic dome structures find wide applications in many branches of technology. From the point of view of architecture, the development of dome structure offers unexpected possibilities and opportunities for the combined realization of functional, economic and aesthetic aspects. Energy efficiency of building designs should be considered and is high in monolithic domes. A monolithic dome is a structure cast in a one-piece form. The form may be permanent or temporary and may or may not remain part of the finished structure. Monolithic is dedicated to improving people's lives worldwide by introducing and constructing Monolithic Domes, for personal and public use, that are disaster resistant, energy-efficient and cost-effective