DOMES

1. Introduction to Domes
2. Domes and Types
3. Applications and examples

Introduction:

Is a type of shell structure

Are hemispherical in shape.
Used as roof structure.
They Cover A Lot of Area
without Any Columns
Transmits load more than 2 directions
to support
Transmits load without bending or
twisting.
Constructed of stone , concrete & brick.
Supported on circular / regular polygon
shaped walls.
Have certain height & diameter ratio.
Have very small thickness.

Why Were Domes Built?

They (Romans) Wanted

More Interior Space For
There Events.

The Columns of The

Original Buildings Where
Getting In the Way of That.

Different Types Of Domes:

Onion dome
Also known as bulbous dome

Is a bulbous shape tapering

smoothly to a point, strongly
resembling an onion,
larger in diameter than the drum
Its height usually exceeds its
width.

Corbel dome
Different from a 'true dome'
Consists of purely horizontal layers
As the layers get higher, each is
slightly corbelled toward the center until
meeting at the top.

Different Types Of Domes:

Saucer dome
Its a low pitched shallow
dome
a circular base and a
segmental section.
A section across the longer
axis results in a low dome,
capping the volume.
A very low dome is a
saucer dome.

Oval dome

Oval in shape
Sometimes oval in plan
Sometimes oval in profil
Sometimes oval in both

Different Types Of Domes:

Parabolic dome
a unique structure.
Bending stress due to the is
zero.
However if a point load is
applied on the apex of a
parabolic dome, the
bending stress becomes
infinite.
the apex of the dome is
stiffened or the shape
modified to avoid the infinite
stress.

Polygonal dome
Also known as domical
vaults, cloister vaults,
or coved vaults.
Are domes which
maintain a polygonal
shape in their horizontal
cross section.

Different Types Of Domes:

Geodesic Dome
Geodesic domes are the
upper portion of geodesic
spheres.
They are composed of a
framework of triangles in a
polyhedron pattern.

Umbrella dome
Also known as
pumpkin, melon, scalloped,
or parachute domes
Are a type of dome
segmented by ribs radiating
from the center of the dome to
the base.

Examples:

US Capitol

Examples:

US Capitol

Examples:

St. Pauls Cathedral

Examples:

The Great Stupa

Examples:

The Eden Project

Examples:

The Reichstag

Examples:

The Basilica di Santa

Examples:

The Taj Mahal

Examples:

Saint Basil's Cathedral

Thank you
Presentation by
Eilzabeth
Gireesh
Hareesh
Keerti
Lubna
Cedric