¶ Tensegrity: Unlimited Frequency of Geodesic Tensegrities (1)
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Tensegrity: Unlimited Frequency of Geodesic Tensegrities: (1)
"We have in the geodesic tensegrity the ability to assemble
unprecedentedly large clear-span structures whose overall
diameter dimensions are limited only by the relative alloyed
coherence of the associated metallic atoms therein involved,
whose improving coherences are in swiftly multiplying
metallurgical evolution augmentation. We can go therefore
into the same magnitudes of clear-spanning dimensions as
our largest suspension bridges. As these bridges demonstrate
the continually improving tensile capabilities of constantly
improving alloys, one could now be made twice the size of
the Golden Gate Bridge. We may, therefore, consider clear-span geodesic tensegrity spheres in the magnitude of two
miles diameter as now realizable for use as satellite environment controls; or as hemispherical, or other spherical segment,
Earth contacting enclosures (in which the Earth completes
the sphere) e.g., for arctic city environment controls or
as water floatable enclosures."[LABORATORY APPEARS IN I & II, p. 170]
¶ Citations
- “Tensegrity,” PORTFOLIO + ART NEWS, p.123, Dec. '61
