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Title: Mass Production of Shells for the oakland International Airport

Author(s): Isadore Thompson

Publication: Journal Proceedings

Volume: 59

Issue: 7

Appears on pages(s): 949-958

Keywords: none

DOI: 10.14359/7947

Date: 7/1/1962

Abstract:
All major roof elements of the terminal and ticketing buildings of the Metropolitan Oakland International Airport are precast shells. Two basic types were developed; hyperbolic paraboloids for the terminal building and conoidal shaped barrel vaults for the ticketing building. The design and construction of these shells is described. The airport will serve the eastern San Francisco Bay area.