Geodesic dome design
Geodesic dome design
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I am trying to create a Geodesic dome on 3D software(Solidworks). Have done extensive searching for information online with mixed results.
Wondering if somebody might have a DXF file or other 3D file created that might assist me in understanding constraints of this structure.
Thanks
GT
Wondering if somebody might have a DXF file or other 3D file created that might assist me in understanding constraints of this structure.
Thanks
GT





RE: Geodesic dome design
RE: Geodesic dome design
Four foot segments using 2X4's..
I have viewed many hub designs on the US patent database and have come up with a 6 finger shaped hub set at 9 degrees.
This is a project i am tackling with the hope i can build several structures.. from smaller(greenhouse) to eventually a house.
I have downloaded Windome ver 4.8 from applied-synergetics.com. It has a dxf output but the output file is blank when i import it into Solidworks.
GT
RE: Geodesic dome design
RE: Geodesic dome design
hello kodiakbear,
you can search in these sites
www.cris.com
www.colorado-research.com
www.bfi.org/domes/
www.greenculture.com/pr/econodome.html
varrier
RE: Geodesic dome design
If you want the sketch let me know what your email is and I will send it to you.
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design_2000@excite.com
RE: Geodesic dome design
Might give some nice links.
Regards,
Pekelder
RE: Geodesic dome design
RE: Geodesic dome design
http://www.cadreanalytic.com/cadregeo.htm
RE: Geodesic dome design
RE: Geodesic dome design
To make corner brackets for the dome you can examine the corners of the model you've built and measure the angles between the parts. I might post a picture of the one I drew in ProE - not at the right computer to access this file at the moment.
RE: Geodesic dome design
The Jenna Planetarium in Germany is a good example of one.
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Any help appreciated (especially if someone were to send me a pretty graphic with the precise angles I need on each of the struts;)).
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Again, any help would be appreciated, especially if it comes in the form of a nice drawing with the precise angles I need to cut detailed on each strut length.
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I think that the answers to all your questions are at http://www.cadreanalytic.com/cadregeo.htm and http://www.growingspaces.com. If not, try these books:
The DOme Builder's Handbook edited by John Prenis and "Dome Notes" by Peter Hjersman
RE: Geodesic dome design
http://www.desertdomes.com/dome3calc.html
Good luck,
Max