thin-shell concrete

Thin reinforced concrete in the shape of a large shell, 1 or section thereof.

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The unique cross shape is seen in the form of the church's peak, which is flanked by curved concrete walls, while the curved shell is made of thin-shell concrete, considered revolutionary during its time.

New icons of Philippine Catholicism

Hotel conference facilities would be "clad primarily with stone at the ground level, as well as masonry, thin-shell concrete panels or other materials to achieve a high level of aesthetics," the developer said.

Virginia company proposes 8-floor Jackson Convention Center hotel, parking garage: financing includes $41.8 million in bonds, in addition to local tax incentives, New Market Credits

Finally, the outside is coated in a thin-shell concrete. That process has stood for three decades.

Dome sweet dome: these unusual structures popping up in some parts of the country hold promise, even if their benefits aren't always as well rounded as some claim

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