MEMBRANE COVERING Russian patent published in 1994 - IPC

FIELD: construction. SUBSTANCE: covering consists of several round membranes having stable contour in form of a frame horizontally disposed within the building area and having a number of longitudinal, transverse, and lateral beams forming octagons inscribed in squares. A square block is assembled on a stand and mounted on columns by a jib crane with help of an assembly traverse. Block units are suspended to the traverse in points which ensure stable block form during the assembly work. Square units are rigidly secured to the main columns disposed in the square corners. Fixtures include cross stays which run from the column cap to the square corners. The supporting power of longitudinal and transverse beams is increased by stays running from the column cap. Horizontal frames are situated around the building perimeter. The frames rest on a number of auxiliary columns. The horizontal frames stability is increased by reinforced concrete slabs attached to a frame girdle and by concreting the area between the girdles. EFFECT: improved construction. 6 dwg