Wholeo dome frame geometry archive 7 - strut switching

Doing the math with chord factors, I assigned numbers to strut lengths. The color codes on the struts faded, so I replaced them with the aluminum tape, a simple bar code, shown on the measurements drawing (6). In 2003, I understand the problem represented in this diagram. See the Strut Guide for how to install the frame struts.

This table shows the length in inches (from measurements), a number for the mark in aluminum tape wrapped on the strut (from measurements), the original color mark on the tube (if known), a letter (if used), and the numbers (from chord factors).

 

Strut Switching

inches	qty	color	ltr	band code	#
14 7/8	30	pink			#10
16 1/2	60	none			#7
16 7/8	30	stripe			#11
17 1/4	30	yellow			#1
17 7/8	60	turquoise	T		#5
18 1/8	90	purple	P		#2 and #12
18 5/8	130	black	B		#3 and #8
19 3/8	65	blue			#4 and #9
19 1/2	60	red	R		#6

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