MODULAR SYSTEM OF BUILDING WITH ELASTIC MATERIAL AND POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS

摘要

This describes a system of construction that uses a discrete repertoire of elastic modules that interconnect forming assemblies of diverse curved geometries applicable at any scale. The component module's structure is linear in character, geometrically elemental and made of discrete components.;The linear components that make up the modules' structure are composed of material with less than infinite elastic modulus. The modules connect to one another under tension creating structural networks that have stored elastic potential energy. The diversity of this system's possible geometric structural outcomes is statistically vast. Such geometries can range from discrete to quasicrystaline and suit many current and future structural applications. The combination of having the properties of stored elastic potential energy and diverse structural geometric outcomes is advantageous when designing morphable/adaptable structures using tunable materials.;I put forth this system of construction is well adapted to the use of modern carbon based composite materials and their future permutations, including smart materials. The structures created using this system could have application in terrestrial, space and aquatic environments. I put forth this system of construction is also well adapted to serve as an educational tool.

主权项

1. A product comprising a discrete repertoire of elastic modular units, geometric in structure, linear in character, composed of composite material and capable of being assembled into secondary geometries/modular assemblies that are infinite in scope by connecting at flexible juncture points around the modules' periphery, in orientations that can be geometrically imperfect due to their elastic properties resulting in structures comprising all curves under stress is a novel and futuristic way to build.