Sculptural
Supplement To The www Ringforcement Page
Rings can conform to complex shapes.
Orange rings belong to dome, red
rings to curving wall, blue lines to openings, green to curved
roof.
This model is a quick study executed
fairly easily. Important data like exact coordinates, amounts
of steel and concrete can be accurately obtained by continuing
the model .
Computer use at a construction site
could revolutionize the concrete construction process. Computer
guided placement tools could conceivably replace blueprints and
coordinate uncertainties.
Views here are modeled with a software
named "formZ", (URL- http://www.formz.com). It offers
precise modeling for several computer platforms, rendering up
to Radiosity, animation and input for real world coordinates.
Output for work site coordinates are a feasible possibility.
Here is an elliptical dome structure
outlined in rings.
Below are ringforcement suggestions
for giant relief structures as building features.
Complex shapes, preferred scaling
and merging spheres are easily modeled.
Too little
is known about actual test comparisons between traditional reinforcement,
flat spiral loops and individual "O" rings. Rings appear to have
interesting test possibilities. As a low budget single handed developer,
I have very little opportunity to test the many ideas presented in these
www pages. The testing cannot keep up with my my conceptual exploration.
Note: These pages are placed in the public domain and are furnished "as is". The author assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of the concepts in this series. All authorities should be satisfied first, as might be required, by relevant laws, before any building proceeds.
Searching Synergy ....
.... Free Exchange of Ideas
Enersearch was incorporated in 1980 but never materialized financially. A synergy of concepts were developed and are reflected in the pages of this series. The synergy continues as a single handed effort of Bo Atkinson, in Maine, USA.
Email comments welcome ~~~~~~~ boa1@pivot.net
Tel : 207 342 5796 . . . (Maine)
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