Abstract: A system and method for creating a dome structure. The method comprises forming a plurality of sections, each section include a top shoulder plate, a bottom shoulder plate, and a plurality of ribs disposed therebetween. The ribs and shoulder plates have an arc-shaped cross-section. The method further includes placing at least two of the sections adjacent to one another to produce a first ring. Respective top shoulder plates, ribs and bottom shoulder plates are secured together. At least two of the sections are placed adjacent to one another to produce a second ring. The second ring is placed on top of the first ring, the second ring having a cross-sectional area smaller than a cross-sectional area of the first ring.

Abstract: An adjustable jig for assembling curved section panels of a dome structure includes a support surface, multiple arm guide members disposed on the support surface and multiple drives independently moving each of the guide members to position the arm guide members along an arc of a desired curvature. Each arm guide member further includes an adjustable bracket positioning horizontal and vertical components of the curved section panels and a gripping device securing these horizontal and vertical components.