Reinforcement — Extra reinforcement is required when building storages to be filled with materials such as fertilizer. But the rounded dome’s shape necessitates just half as much reinforcement as would be needed in a straight-wall system.

Reinforcement — Extra reinforcement is required when building storages to be filled with materials such as fertilizer. But the rounded dome’s shape necessitates just half as much reinforcement as would be needed in a straight-wall system. (Javier Figueroa)