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Dome

Serial Information: Civil Engineering—ASCE, 1984, Vol. 54, Issue 7, Pg. 46-47


Document Type: Feature article

Abstract:

Roofed with the worlds largest diameter wood dome at 530 ft., the Tacoma Dome, a multi-purpose sports and convention center has helped revitalize a blighted part of that Washington state city. The 414 curved glulam timber beams and 700,000 board ft. of decking required no falsework for construction. The project is an Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement nomination.

Subject Headings: Domes (structure) | Wood and wood products | Curved beams | Wood beams | Roofs | Public buildings | Project management

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