To construct the timber frame geodesic
dome we would need to prepare 26 laminated timber blocks for nodes, as well as
65 struts so they can be machined to size and shape.Once all the separate elements have been
constructed and machined, a similar construction method to a PVC and steel
tubing dome, where using the 6 pentagonal blocks and the 30 short struts,
construct a series of pentagons which are then joined using the 35 long struts
and the 10 hexagonal blocks. The 10 four sided blocks are used to form the base
of the dome.
For a window, once the dome is constructed, use a Router to create a recess for a plastic or glass pane to be inserted as a window, for example, with a plastic sheet, a flashing is added around the window to draw water to the exterior of the dome and the pane is then screwed and silicone is applied to secure and waterproof the window.
For a window, once the dome is constructed, use a Router to create a recess for a plastic or glass pane to be inserted as a window, for example, with a plastic sheet, a flashing is added around the window to draw water to the exterior of the dome and the pane is then screwed and silicone is applied to secure and waterproof the window.
For construction a
total of 130 hinges and 260 screws are need.
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