4. 33′ Dome Structure Assembly

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Double Hub Dome Structure Assembly

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

4-W1 – Dome Structure Assembly

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DIAGRAMS

Click on the link to view and print the paper model. Cut and assemble the model prior to constructing the Growing Dome structure. *Just in case you have not printed and assembled your paper model yet.

4-D2 – Dome Structure Aerial View (Same as 1-D2)

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4-D3 – Hub System

Click on the link to view and print the hub system diagram.

4-D4 – Dome Leveling & Alignment

Click on the link to view and print diagram explaining the importance of a level dome and alignment of dome structure on foundation wall and how to avoid problems.

4-D5 – Hub Alignment

Click on the link to view and print diagram showing correct hub alignments.

VIDEOS

4-V1 – Strut Identification

Note: The video shows a 15’/18′ dome. On the 33′ dome, there are two different color-coded top & bottom wall plates and four different color-coded struts (90 degree ends).

4-V2 – Simpson Plate & Backer Rod Installation

4-V3 – Installing Base Struts

Note: This video shows a 42′ dome, which uses 2×6 struts. The 33′ dome uses 2×4 struts. Also, the 33′ dome does not use “E” base struts, instead, it uses “B” and “C” base struts.

4-V4 – Strut by Strut Assembly Double Hub

Note: This video shows a 42′ dome with double hubs dome being installed. It will give a visual of placing the struts inside the two hubs and then inserting the bolts. On a 33′ dome the struts are 2×4’s not 2×6’s. Also, the 42′ dome is a 4 frequency dome. The 33′ dome is a 3 frequency dome, which uses “A”, “B”, “C” and “E” struts. Refer to the next video and the “Dome Structure Aerial View” diagram for the correct strut placement.

4-V5 – Dome Structure Assembly

Note: This video shows a 26′ dome. The process is the same except the 33′ uses a double hub system, so bolts can NOT be pre-seated.

4-V6 – Hub Alignment Double Hubs

Note: This video shows a 42′ dome. On the 33′ dome 2×4 struts are used and the geometry is different, otherwise the process is the same. Refer to the “Hub Alignment” Diagram for specifics.

4-V7 – Eyebolt Installation

Note: On the 33′ dome there should be enough room between the struts for a ‘small-handed’ person to attach the nut to the other end of the eyebolt behind the inner hub, however it is not necessary for the nut to be attached.


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