Most state Capitol buildings in the United States are made ... If you build a very tall, solid steel dome, the heavy weight of the structure will push the walls outward, creating a force called ...

The International Dark Sky Discovery Center (IDSDC) in Fountain Hills recently marked a significant milestone with the ...

Adding steel rings will help support the dome -- but it will cost a fortune! Tension rings made of steel act like hoops on a barrel and prevent the arches in a dome from thrusting outward.