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Steel Dome for Hotel Pool

Steel Dome for Hotel Pool

Steel Dome for Hotel Pool

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We are to design the structural steel for a 60' diameter dome over a pool.  It will have plexiglass to allow light in.  The columns will be 20'-0" high.  The pitch on the steel will be 4/12.  There will be a tension ring around the exterior.  

Are there text books or manuals for the design of this type of structure?

RE: Steel Dome for Hotel Pool

There are even companies that will design and install the whole thing.  Google "domes"

BTW - the chlorine from the pool will EAT plain old steel!!-- rather quickly

RE: Steel Dome for Hotel Pool

You might consider a Bromine or Ozone system to treat the pool water if it is available to your client.  Both are far less corrosive to the steel than the Chlorine.  

I know that Chlorine is cheaper, the most popular and readily available, but...

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering

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