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A Guide – Build a Dome Shell Structures Using Bamboo Mesh and Render
by Christopher Brown and Wolfgang Widmoser
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All rights reserved. No part of this Guide, Plans, Specifications, Images together with any attachments is to be reproduced, copied, in any way or form, nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or otherwise copied for public or private use without prior written permission. This guide is sold according to the terms and conditions of use available at www.domeshells.com.au subject to change form time to time.
Disclaimer
The purpose of this Guide is to educate and transmit information about the general understanding, skills and process required to build a dome-shaped shell structure using bamboo, wire mesh and render. However, there may be mistakes both typographical and in content.
It is a condition of purchase and, or use of this Guide that any person using the information contained herein agrees that they do so entirely at their own risk and the authors, Domeshells, its employees or agents shall have neither liability or responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly by the information contained in this Guide
The purchaser warrants to exercise caution and thoroughness in their approach to implementing the processes described in this Guide and to take all necessary action to ensure, that if necessary, you will seek advice and clarifications from Domeshells, obtain the services of a professional builder or engineer or obtain further training in the process of construction at a Domeshells builder training event. Ensure that whatever you do build will adequately perform its purpose.
Town Planning and Building Regulations
You are responsible for complying local building regulations when building a Domeshells engineer certified design.
Health and Safety
You must satisfy yourself in regard to compliance with local building laws in the area where you live. Many countries like Australia have extremely rigorous regulations regarding building standards and particularly measures that must be taken to eliminate or reduce the risk of physical injury.
Construction is potentially a dangerous occupation and requires consciousness of the risks and a determination to mitigate risks which might cause injury. It is your responsibility to take every precaution in the process of constructing any kind of structure. For example, some of the most important issues to safeguard are listed below:
1. ground hazards such as excavation and trenches – just the slightest hole in the ground can cause injuries
2. working at heights – falls are one of the most common accidents on building sites and for that reason building regulations often specify standards of scaffolding, ladders and other elevated platforms
3. lifting and carrying heavy weights – this is another area of common cause of injury – there is a right way and a wrong way to lift a heavy object – the right way will prevent most injuries from ever occurring
4. use of power tools and electricity – using power tools safely requires experience and great care for oneself and other people in the vicinity
5. chemical hazards – cement is highly alkaline and can be very harsh on the skin and can cause skin irritation for some people – protect skin from prolonged exposure to Portland cement
6. bamboo can be very sharp – it can easily inflict serious cuts and as a spear could be lethal – wear appropriate gloves when handling bamboo
Everyone is responsible for safety.
If anything is not clear to you please take the time to do further research or contact us with any questions.
Email: diy@domeshells.com.au or a phone call +61 2 66770216 Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Australian Eastern Time)