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HMT Dome Assembly

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Aluminum Domes
Proprietary, automated
3D-design software
Automated FEA/interference checks
Over 350 domes completed

Automated manufacturing
for excellent quality and fit
All components cut and punched
using directly exported DXF files
No errors means no fit-up issues,
perfect alignment, tight fit

Triple seal hub: unparalleled

leak prevention

Overlap-panel design for

maximum leak protection

Raising the bar in geodesic dome technology

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Starting in the center of the tank and

laying out the first few rings of beams.
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Nodes are specific to the progression of the dome.

Each beam and node are marked with identifiers.
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With a center Quad Pod in place and a chainfall,

lift the structure to begin the dome shape.
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Sheeting of the dome and adding appurtenances as the

construction progresses allows the work do be done at low
elevation, eliminating need for tie off during process.
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Quad pods have a working range vertically and by

weight. These have a 2-ton capacity.
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Quad pods staged for next ring.

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Plumb bob from center node helps to prevent dome

from migrating off center as each new ring is added.
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Using the right size straps and having them wrapped

to protect against fraying and premature wear.
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For larger domes, lightweight Quad Pods are only

viable to a certain point.
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Heavy duty Steel Tri Pods are used from this point
with a 4 ton chainfall.
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Even under construction, it is a great

shelter from the elements.
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Temporary half nodes are sometimes used for the final

ring, to allow clearance of the tank shell during lifting.
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This illustrates the tight clearances of the final ring. Keeping

the dome centered during construction is very important.
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Lifting arms are mounted to the wind girder at set

points. Long-fall chain falls are used to hoist the
dome into position. 27 for this 215 dome.
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Crews are installing the final beams and sliding shoes

with dome at elevation. Half nodes are changed out
after all non lifting nodes are anchored.
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Half nodes are removed and replaced with standard

nodes and beams to anchor the dome completely.
This illustrates a sliding mount.
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