03/23/2023
Post 22
Habitat Frame Design
Sitting on the round 8ft high gabion wall foundation is a 2" X 2" steel tube habitat frame. This is the human habitat part of the structure. It will also be heated and cooled with geothermal energy. Mechanical atmospheric control will be cut in half using the earths natural resource. Of course the goal is to reduce power consumption.
With a massive greenhouse capable of operating year around, power consumption should be delegated to food production, transportation/ tool requirements.
Touching briefly on the BUILDING SYSTEM designed for construction of the structures engineering requirements. Once the frame has been completed and attached to the green house frame. A Vapour Barrier will be constructed using the .75mm geomembrane. The membrane is cut into equal triangular forms and welded together using the automated 240 volt welding tool.
Upon completion of the one piece Touque like vapour barrier, it is laid over the entire frame reaching down to grade and over the last 24" of gabion wall foundation.
The 3D printed connectors of which there are 8 different models holding the Octagon shaped Steel tubing structures together. Meet in groups of three. Pictures are provided.
It is through these specifically designed holes that a stainless steel threaded rod of specific length is inserted piercing the Vapour barrier covering the structure.
On the interior and exterior of the structure a rubber grommet, washer and nut are placed. Forcibly sealing the membrane to the frame. Upon installation the Geomembrane holes are again sealed, and the threaded rod is exposed on the interior and exterior of the structure at specific length to allow required mediums to securely attach to the frame work. At this point the frame is completed and the vapour barrier upon back fill 24" high to the top of the gabion foundation sloping down to grade. Is expected to be 100% effective.
Construction benefits, at this phase of development are enormous as the interior will be capable of retaining the earth heat derived from the geothermal LOOP. With only the vapour barrier installed a 10 degree temperature should easily be attained in sub 0 atmospheric conditions over night and solar radiation exposure should allow for warmer conditions during the day. Creating a stable interior working atmosphere with very little energy consumption.
The Below grade living area of the habitat are at the same level of the green house floor, and inhabitants will be able to look out upon and move freely into the tropical forest like environment year around.... Imagine that. -40 and 3 feet of snow over the winter, looking out into a lush garden environment...
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