Before i start this project,i wonder what's tensegrity.So,i search on Internet and study about it.It was structure with the balance between tension and compression components and it has different types of shape.
It look nice when the compression members are hang with the translucent cables.
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The structures was complicated for me as a beginner.So,i choose to
do the simplest structure of tensegrity as below:
image from www.math.binghamton.eduThe image of real tensegrity when done:
image from www.freepatentsonline.com At first,i thought it was just for aesthetics purpose.After i study more
about it,actually it has it's own usage depends on our creativity:
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Intention:To build a tensegrity.
People:Me
Rules:The formulae of the length of compression members and cables.
Act:I started the project with cutting down bamboo with saw:
Tie the string from the upper part of bamboo strut with another bottom end of bamboo strut:
Testing the stability of the tensegrity:
Do the final step which is adjust the shape of the tensegrity and make sure the length are correct:
It was done!This was the first tensegrity i did and hope i can try other shape next time:
The 3 bamboo struts were use to build tensegrity:
Start to tie the bamboo strut with string after i had piercing holes on the end of bamboo struts:
Tie the string from the upper part of bamboo strut with another bottom end of bamboo strut:
Testing the stability of the tensegrity:
Do the final step which is adjust the shape of the tensegrity and make sure the length are correct:
Holding it before let it stable by itself:
It was done!This was the first tensegrity i did and hope i can try other shape next time:
The product:
Tan,
ReplyDeleteNice work. To see a more practical application of tensegrity, check out my Web site:www.biotensegrity.com.
Steve