limestone-storage-facility-c-b-r-cementLimestone Storage Facility, 1990
C.B.R. Cement, Monolith, California
Engineer: Kaiser Engineers, Inc., Oakland, California

355’ diameter CST Covers Aluminum Dome
Limestone preblending and storage facility


  • The Aluminum Dome rises to a height of 78’, supported by an 18.3’ high steel x-braced sidewall. The dome’s custom design includes a mill-finished aluminum exterior, seven skylights, four truck doors and four human doors. The conveyor opening is

  • flashed to the conveyor gallery to prevent wind, rain and snow from entering the dome and to contain dust. The building was erected by a crew of 12 men in 13 weeks and has a storage capacity of 55,000 tons.