The Goetheanum (Fig. 1) in Dornach, near Basel, Switzerland, was constructed in the late 1920s from a design by Austrian social philosopher and œspiritual scientist Rudolf Steiner. This building represents the first use of reinforced concrete for monumental, sculptured forms.
Denver International Airport Road Sand Storage Dome
World’s Largest Dome for Cement Storage (Silica Fume Shotcrete)
This paper describes the construction of a concrete dome facility for cements
The Monolithic Dome Industry
If you have never seen a Monolitchi Dome, the experience is hard to imagine let alone desribe.
United Arab Emirates Project
Bibliography on Shotcrete Domes
If you want tn know more on unique dome constructions, the following is a bibliography on shotcrcte domes:
Residential Shotcrete
Shotcrete Domes
Enhancing Our Environment with Artificial Rockwork
Shotcrete that can enhance a project aesthetically, structurally. or both. The strength and durability of shotcrete have been combined with the naturally
pleasing apple.1r.111ce of rockworl< to make a visually appealing structure in a natural setting.
The Shotcrete Troll
Mr. lvo Caprino was the artist behind the idea and the sculpturing of the troll. He also produced the head of the troll, which is made of glass liner and polyester.
its body was pre,and as a Ligh1 wood frame, which was covered by a reinforced plastic shec1 fixed to the wooden frame by staples. On top of this. three layers of hot¢ dip galvanized chicken mc$h were installed. Staples weresho1 into the wooden frame to tie down and tighten the layers of mesh.