Learn how to survive a catastrophe by gaining the knowledge to build a strong, safe, comfortable shelter.
This is an Online video course that provides a closer, more detailed look at everything contained in the Basalt Fiber Dome Building Manual-manual.
This method is the simplest method of building an engineered thin concrete dome shell structure that is capable of complying with the Australian Building Code. It is a high labour content suitable for DIY and smaller projects.
A small group of people can construct a 3.0m dia. dome from the completed slab in a week.
Included with the No-Mold Video Course:
- the bamboo e-manual
- the basalt e-manual
- the above e-manuals receive free updates for life
Remember to get in touch for any questions and clarifications along the way.
Course Outline
- 1 Introduction to the No Mold Method
- 2. What is a Shell Structure
- 3. The 3.0m Dome Plans and Specifications Overview
- 4. Health and Safety on a Construction Site
- 5. Material Quantities and Where to Source Them
- 6. Tools Required to Build a Concrete Domeshell
- 7. Set-out for the Concrete Slab
- 8. Set-up for a Relocatable Concrete Slab & Fabricate Form Work
- 9. Casting a Relocatable Slab Time Lapse
- 10. Slab on Ground Including Footings and Excavation
- 11. Fabricate the Center Pole and Carousel System
- 12. Installing and fixing the Vertical Basalt Starter Bars
- 13. Installing and Fixing the Horizontal Basalt Rebar
- 14. How to Prefabricate the Door and Window Frame Molds
- 15. Placing Render/Plaster into the Door and Window Frame Molds
- 16. Prefabricate a Skylight Hob Ring
- 17. How to Prefabricate a Concrete Ring for a Glazed Skylight
- 18. Install the Prefabricated Door and Window Frames
- 19. Basalt Frame Around the Hoods Over the Door and Window
- 20. How We Fix the Basalt Mesh over the Basalt Cage
- 21. Installation of Electrical Conduit Into the Dome Frame
- 22. How We Apply the Layers of Cement Render
- 23. Finishes to the Concrete Dome