In celebrating our milestones, we must highlight the incredible contributions ofย Dan Fraioli, Founder & CEO ofย ASATI: Air Structures American Technologies Inc.ย
His groundbreaking contributions have transformed and set the standard for the air structure industry.
Donato's journey began in ๐ญ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฎ while studying structural engineering at Mondell Institute of Technology and Westchester College. As a founding member of the ๐.๐. ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐, he played a crucial role in establishing the first Minimum Design Standards for air-supported structures.
One of his most significant achievements was engineering the ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑโ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐น๐๐ถ-๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ forย Harvard University.
This project featured his innovative ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ, which relieved stress on the fabric envelope, ensuring unparalleled safety and performance.
Fraioli's patented bias cable net system revolutionized air structures by enabling them to clear-span several acres without overstressing the fabric.ย
This technology allows these structures to withstand extreme weather conditions while adhering to conventional building code standards.
His Cable Dome system has drawn attention from major engineering firms likeย Fluor Corporationย andย Bechtel Corporation, which employed it for 42 construction sites along the Alaskan pipeline. This showcases the systemโs versatility and reliability across various applications.ย
Mr. Fraioli also designed award-winning structures, such as the New Jersey Pavilion and 3 terminals at LAX International Airport.
Needless to say, the air structure industry as we know it today would not exist without Dan Fraioli's visionary ideas, determination, and unparalleled expertise.ย
ASATI, setting new standards every day.ย
Thank you, Dan!
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