7C : Tensegrity

tensegrity structure are created based on the balance of the tension and compression component. its the master mind of Buckminster Fuller.

we're given extra assignment to create our own tensegrity model to be exhibit together with our dymaxion during the RUS 101 XZBIT. at first we have no idea how to construct 1... we get the info we need at http://www.xozzox.com/

here's the processes :

finding the website.... thanks to yishan and jia ling for searching it for us as all of us didn't write down the website..

cutting the bamboo..... we use very small size and compact type bamboo... most of it were the remaining of the RAG132 craft bamboo.

the hooks for holding the ropes...

fishing rope..

the hook..

tying it... argh! hand painful :(

then........................ my fishing rope finished but my model is not yet up @#%$#^@
so i use this rope instead... much easier.. :)

tie it to one end

measure and tie to the other end... there's measure that we need to follow. all of the info can be obtained at the website above ^^

my product!!

above view

our tensegrity~

although it doesn't look hard to be done, but actually it took us whole night to complete it. its pretty hard to find suitable bamboo - compact and same length. however, we still manage to finish all. this is the power of group work, any problem arise, we solve it together. that's how we survive in this world.