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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2017 12:26:21 GMT -5
Never seen the kind of hangars before used at Grimbergen Airfield in very near vinciity of Brussels National. Theses hangars have been constructed in 1947. Looking more like silos, they are in fact round hangars made of concrete. After WWII Grimbergen Airfield hosted the pilot's school of Belgian flag carrier Sabena.
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Mar 13, 2017 12:28:37 GMT -5
Very odd indeed. Round buildings are rarely more efficient than rectangular ones.
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Post by Wolfgang on Mar 13, 2017 14:22:40 GMT -5
unless there would be a turntable inside.....
Then it could be more efficient.
Cheers
Wolfgang
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Post by Tom/CalClassic on Mar 13, 2017 15:51:35 GMT -5
It might be more convenient to get a given plane out, but a long thin hangar would do the same thing, cost less, and have a smaller footprint.  |
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Post by Dan on Mar 13, 2017 19:33:54 GMT -5
And I presume that rainwater drains through some tube in the centre of the roof. Very unconventional design.
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Post by Wolfgang on Mar 13, 2017 20:31:43 GMT -5
Hi, here is the original:   It seems the hangar is made of prestressed concrete, so it is possible that all Hangar doors could be opened, in any direction. No need for a turntable inside. The roof has to be build this way, to get it function. ( The Hangar roof is self supporting ) As a side effect, you could collect the rainwater for other use. round Hangar diagramCheers Wolfgang |
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Post by PeteHam on Mar 14, 2017 1:47:54 GMT -5
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Post by hermankreimes on Mar 14, 2017 11:02:17 GMT -5
Indeed an interesting concept.!!!
Herman
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Post by Erik on Mar 16, 2017 12:48:24 GMT -5
Some more background info here: www.danda.be/reviews/alfred_hardy/ One advantage menioned there was a projected central repair facility. Within close reach of all spots in the hangar but to the expense of factors mentioned by Tom of course. Erik |
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