Domes are surfaces that curve in two directions. The most common domes spring from a circular base and for that we call them "circular domes" at Geometrica, even if their cross-section is not circular. So the term "circular dome" differentiates domes on a circular base from Freedomes® that spring from bases of other shapes.
Read MoreVaults are structures that span in one direction only, such as arches or longitudinal cylinders, also known as barrel vaults. Vault spans begin at around 40m and can reach over 100m. Geometrica vaults have been used as sports facilities, transportation terminals, aircraft hangars and for environmental protection.
Read MoreMany applications require roofs or covers that are flat, or nearly flat. Space frames provide efficient solutions for these requirements. The most common space frame geometries are called "offset rectangular grids", "square on square space frames", or simply "square grids".
Read More“We were already aware of Geometrica's systems,” said Geoffrey Piggott, the Keppels Seghers director of the Qatar facility. “But they visited us, and gave us an impressive proposal that was aesthetically attractive, cost competitive and had schedule advantages to us as well.”
Read MoreFree-form structures and domes can be used to cover large expanses of space in a variety of venues. Arenas, atria, museums, houses of worship, and industrial buildings all require large covered areas without intermediate columns.
Read MoreThe great silver dome reflected in the nearby water looks surreal. For a long time, however, it seemed that it would never even become real, but remain only an imaginative architect's rendering for a waste-to-energy facility.
Read MoreCaballero teamed with global storage company Geometrica, Inc. to propose a customized containment solution for the mine. Following review of the proposal and visits to other Geometrica bulk storage domes in South America by San Cristobal engineers, the project was awarded to the Caballero-Geometrica team.
Read MoreThe new Museo Soumaya in Mexico City has been described as “dazzling,” “a trapezoid in motion,” “a shiny silver cloud-like structure reminiscent of a Rodin sculpture,” and “the world’s flashiest museum.” Designed by maverick young architect Fernando Romero, it also was called “impossible to build.”
Read MoreGeometrica's glass and stainless steel structure serves as the eye-catching roof for the restaurant on the top floor of the shopping center, where diners can choose from among a host of offerings while they watch the ever-evolving city come alive as the sun goes down.
Read MoreAs he related during an interview prior to one of Geometrica's recent board meetings, Dr Douglas T. Wright's life is one of continuous learning and interacting with some very interesting people.
Read MoreWhen Minas de Aguas Tenidas, S.A.U. (MATSA), needed domes to cover their crushed ore stockpiles in Andalucía, Spain, they turned to Geometrica.
Read MoreEarly in the design stage, Star Cement decided to allocate a significant portion of the total investment to ensure that the new plant would be built with the utmost respect for the surrounding environment. A key ‘green decision’ was that all conveying and storing of bulk materials would be done under cover.
Read MoreZaldivar mine needed a 95m dome to cover its ore stockpile. It selected Geometrica for several reasons: First, it had considerable experience with these types of domes. Second, the Geometrica offered a lower lifetime price than competitive structures. Third, the installation program was fast even while the stockpile remained in operation.
Read MoreGeometrica domes provide the most efficient shape for a stockpile enclosure because they are lightweight and can span large areas without intermediate supports. The most common dome shape is a segment of a sphere, but it is more economical to use varying radii of curvature for the meridian of the dome.
Read MoreOne of the most interesting applications of Geometrica's world-leading technology is the creation of aviaries covered by steel nets or even fabric mesh. This paper highlights this work and points to future possibilities.
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