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  1. 02-13-2016, 09:33 PM #1
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    76'diameter trapezium dome

    32 Panel Trapezium dome.pdfI am going to be having a trapezium dome built out of 1/4 thick "2"x2" aluminum tubing with a .063 aluminum skin weight 20,000 lbs is additional bracing needed and how should the panels be joined thanks Rocky
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  2. 02-15-2016, 08:28 AM #2
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    You should hire an engineer familiar with your local building codes, and pay him for services rendered.
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  3. 02-15-2016, 12:18 PM #3
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    Thank you for your free advice
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  4. 02-15-2016, 12:33 PM #4
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    I was told (by my local Engineer) 1/2 bolts every 2' would be sufficient or a 4" weld every 16"
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