Architectural body having a quasicrystal structure

Details Architectural body having a quasicrystal structure Architectural body having a quasicrystal structure

1993-07-08

1997-02-18

Smith, Creighton

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Compound curve structure

Geodesic shape

52DIG10, E04B 708

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056031882

ABSTRACT:
An architectural body having a quasicrystal structure formed from a lattice framework, plate framework, or lattice-membrane framework. The lattice framework comprises elongated members connected at nodes corresponding to computer generated vertex positions from a computer program. The plate framework comprises rhombus shaped plates formed into cells of either an acute rhombic hexahedron or an obtuse rhombic hexahedron. The cells are fastened together to form the quasicrystal structure. The lattice-membrane structure is formed by a lattice framework which is then covered by a tensile membrane.

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