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Figure 1

Comparison of Radii of Curvature showing small radius with high curvature vs large radius with low curvature.

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Figure 2

The radius of curvature of a dome.

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Figure 3

The side view and footprint of an oblate ellipse.

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Figure 4

The radii of the oblate ellipse ranging from smallest at the edge (R1) to largest at the top of the dome (R4).

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Figure 5

Side view of oblate ellipse at Monolithic.

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Figure 6

Oblate ellipse with hanger door at Monolithic.

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Figure 7

Ribs strengthening top of oblate ellipse dome at Monolithic.

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Figure 8

A crenoshpere strengthened by ribs.

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