Dan Fraioli, the inventor of Air Supported Structures and CEO of ASATI

In celebrating our milestones, we must highlight the incredible contributions of Dan Fraioli, Founder & CEO of ASATI: Air Structures American Technologies Inc. 

His groundbreaking contributions have transformed and set the standard for the air structure industry.

Donato's journey began in 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟮 while studying structural engineering at Mondell Institute of Technology and Westchester College. As a founding member of the 𝑈.𝑆. 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑒, 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 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 for Harvard University.

This project featured his innovative 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, 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. 

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 like Fluor Corporation and Bechtel Corporation, which employed it for 42 construction sites along the Alaskan pipeline. This showcases the system’s versatility and reliability across various applications. 

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. 

ASATI, setting new standards every day. 

Thank you, Dan!