If one were to use a removable form system, would it work to construct a semispherical dome by tamping each course of bags at the appropriate angle in the way one does when building an arch?
This approach might work to form an earthbag hemisphere, but I would never feel totally secure living in it without some sort of rigid interior framework. I did once design and build such a framework for a small earthbag dome that was created with a wooden geodesic framework that was actually quite handsome when finished. I think if you didn’t want a framework, then an catenary arch would be inherently stronger and more durable.
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