Diseño y construcción de un domo geodésico de aluminio con paneles de retícula triangular para cubierta de una piscina

Abstract

This document deals with the design and construction of an aluminum geodesic dome made with triangular frames and a polycarbonate roof. This work is summarized in four chapters. In the first chapter, all the theoretical concepts necessary to understand the behavior of geodetics structures are exposed, knowledge that allowed acquiring criteria for a proper application of construction standards, codes and manuals. In the second chapter, it begins with the determination of the technical specifications and selection of alternatives, until arriving at a conceptual model, which was subjected to a structural analysis process that allowed the design, elaboration of construction drawings and estimates of production costs of each structural component. The third chapter presents the results. The structure is a 6.4 m geodesic structure that is built with structural aluminum profiles joined with stainless steel bolts and supporting cellular polycarbonate panels. Finally, in the fourth chapter the inferred conclusions of the project are manifested. The structure is functional, robust, meets the requirements of structural design standards, withstands proof tests and meets customer requirements.