09-09-2005, 12:14 PM
There is at least one company that I am aware of that is using shotcrete and an inflatable form system (domes only). They use a foam and weatherproof rubber type exterior with shotcrete/rebar underneath.
I would want to achieve the strongest curved MONOLITHIC structure so the tridipanels would not be an option.
I would be placing the concrete by hand. Exterior surface would be polished fibrous cement with weatherproof latex paint. Underneath would be the steel reinforced (driveway mesh and/or rebar) cindercrete...maybe a foot thick to provide R-19 for wall/ceiling.
Others are doing similar work. Steve at www.flyingconcrete.com has been doing this type of construction for awhile.
Another book discussing steel reinforced lightweight concrete is:
FERROCEMENT Building with Cement Sand and Wire by Stanley Abercrombie.
Unfortunately I am not experienced with building and will probably need to hire someone for help.
I would want to achieve the strongest curved MONOLITHIC structure so the tridipanels would not be an option.
I would be placing the concrete by hand. Exterior surface would be polished fibrous cement with weatherproof latex paint. Underneath would be the steel reinforced (driveway mesh and/or rebar) cindercrete...maybe a foot thick to provide R-19 for wall/ceiling.
Others are doing similar work. Steve at www.flyingconcrete.com has been doing this type of construction for awhile.
Another book discussing steel reinforced lightweight concrete is:
FERROCEMENT Building with Cement Sand and Wire by Stanley Abercrombie.
Unfortunately I am not experienced with building and will probably need to hire someone for help.