Tetrahexagonal truss structure

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1989-09-01

1990-11-06

Scherbel, David A.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Opaque stonelike module

With integral spacing projections

52648, 52DIG10, 428180, E04C 232

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049675338

ABSTRACT:
A lightweight, high strength moldable structure is comprised of a core having a plurality of interconnected cavities. Each solid-walled cavity has a hexagonal base so that the core of the structure has upper and lower surfaces. Each solid-walled cavity has a unique tetrahexagonal shape in which a regular tetrahedron is located on top of and integrated with a hexagonal base. The walls of the cavities may be solid or they may be defined by a series of support struts for an even lighter weight structure. The upper and lower surfaces may be covered by skins, making it suitable for boat hulls, vacuum chambers, and aircraft. The hexagonal bases of the solid walled cavities may be replaced by perpendicular support walls extending between the adjacent tetrahedral apices and/or hexagonal base vertices.

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Space Grid Structures, John Borrego, pp. 60, 70, 71, .COPYRGT.1968.

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