Patent ID: 8651059
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: A01K,E04B,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A three dimensional space enclosing polyhedral structure, comprising: a plurality of panels that when joined together form the polyhedral structure, the panels each including a plurality of convexly curved struts joined together to define a polygonal shape, the polygonal shape of each of the plurality of panels being configured so that a strut of one panel abuts an adjacent strut of an adjoining panel, the convexly curved struts configured to serve as arches to carry compression loads, and a two dimensionally stable sheet material attached along its perimeter to the convexly curved struts along the length of the struts of each panel of the plurality of panels, the two dimensionally stable sheet material configured to provide tensile loading and serve as lateral and vertical bracing for the arches.