Dome
A roof formed by a series of arches, roughly forming a semicircle. A three-dimensional arch.
An example of a domed roof.
Geodesic Dome
A dome composed of short, straight pieces joined to form triangles; invented by Buckminster Fuller.
Monolithic Dome
A dome composed of a series of arches, joined together with a series of horizontal rings called parallels.
Pendentive
A triangular shape that adapts the circular ring of a dome to fit onto a flat supporting wall.
Tension Ring
A support ring that resists the outward force pushing against the lower sides of a dome.
See also: Arch, Geodesic Dome, Monolithic Dome, Pendentive, Tension Ring.
Subjects: Architecture Civil Engineering