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\"slaton\" \"patterson\" FAILURES<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nDeborah Slaton and David S. Patterson, AIA
\n<\/strong>Two nearly identical domes constructed in different climate zones provide an opportunity to evaluate the ways in which environment and weather affect service life and performance of construction materials. One of the domes is located in the Southeast, in a hot, humid climate, and the other is located in the northern Plains region, in a cold, arid climate. Both domes were the subject of detailed condition assessments for development of maintenance-type repairs.<\/p>\n

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The gold-colored anodized finish on the dome located in the Plains is intact.
Photo \u00a9 Mike Duncan, WJE<\/span><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The visually distinctive geodesic domes were constructed in the mid-1970s and early 1980s as roof\/enclosure systems for athletic facilities on college campuses. Each dome forms a clear span across the entire interior, providing an open court for sporting events. The hexagonal structural framework of the domes is expressed on the exterior of the building with exposed tubular aluminum struts spanning between connector nodes. In both cases, the dome shell consists of anodized aluminum plates, shaped to fit the complex geometry of the shell. The dome structure and cladding panels were fabricated with a gold-colored anodized finish.<\/p>\n

After approximately 30 years in service, the difference in appearance between the domes is striking. On the dome located in the northern Plains the finish is for the most part intact, while on the dome located in the Southeast, only remnants of the original finish remain.<\/p>\n

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On the dome located in the southeast, only remnants of the anodized finish remain.
Photo \u00a9 David Patterson, WJE<\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The panels and struts on both domes were manufactured by the same company, and the fabrication and anodizing process are believed to be similar; neither dome had been recoated. Past maintenance efforts relative to the finish\u2014which could have had a significant impact on the condition and appearance of the anodized finish\u2014are reported to have been minimal. The primary known difference in the service life history of the two domes is the environment in which the buildings were constructed.<\/p>\n

Although anodized finishes on aluminum generally provide good serviceability, factors affecting the finish on the southern dome include exposure to a marine environment and to acids in the atmosphere. Although located some distance from the coast, the southern dome was vulnerable to salt deposition during severe weather, which may have accelerated the deterioration of the finish. However, a more significant contributor is likely the presence of acids, in the form of cleaning chemicals, precipitation, or a combination thereof. A detailed history of prior maintenance was not available to confirm the southern dome was not previously cleaned using aggressive methods that might have damaged or partially removed the finish. Also, while rainfall in the Southeast has lower acidity than in the Ohio Valley and the Northeast where industrial activities are more intensive, it is still significantly more acidic than in the country\u2019s West.<\/p>\n

One lesson learned from this comparison is the importance of understanding the environment when selecting finishes. Sun, wind, rain, and snow\u2014and the acid content of the precipitation\u2014can have a dramatic effect on the serviceability, required maintenance, and service life of finishes. These factors should be taken into account in the design and specification of these systems, and fully understood by building owners.<\/p>\n

The opinions expressed in Failures are based on the authors\u2019 experiences and do not necessarily reflect those of The Construction Specifier<\/em> or CSI.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deborah Slaton is an architectural conservator and principal with Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) in Northbrook, Illinois, specializing in historic preservation and materials conservation. She can be reached at dslaton@wje.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

David S. Patterson, AIA, is an architect and senior principal with WJE\u2019s office<\/em>
\n in Princeton, New Jersey. He specializes in investigation and repair of the building envelope. He can be reached at dpatterson@wje.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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