Segmental Groined Dome
 Segmental groined dome completed in 5 days with 4 masons  Segmental groined dome used for the cost effective house | This segmental groined dome has been built free spanning to cover the kitchen/living room of a cost effective house in Auroville. This groined dome has been generated by the intersection of two segmental vaults. The segmental groined dome has been in 5 days with an average of 4 masons. The segmental groined dome and vault presents these features: • Segmental section of 3.48 m span and 50 cm rise • Total vaulted roof length: 13 m • Thickness of the vault and dome: 7 cm |
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCES
 Starting the side vaults |  Building the side vaults |  Fixing the steel template and starting the groined dome |
 Building the segmental groined dome |  Segmental groined dome near completion |  Segmental groined dome completed in 5 days |
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
 Building the segmental vault on the window frame as a template |  Building the segmental vault by steps to start with |  Building the segmental vault above the bedroom |
 Completing the vault and controlling the shape with a straight edge |  Finishing the side vault |  Starting the segmental groined dome |
 Building the segmental groined dome |  Adjusting a block in the corner of the groin |  Building the segmental groined dome with 4 masons |
 Laying blocks in the corner |  Segmental groined dome in progress |  Laying blocks |
 Completing the groined dome |  Finishing the dome with 1 mason |  Groined dome towards completion |
