Structure Model
Starting model for the group structure project. The concept is to create a floating arch.
Primary Material
Process Material
Planing and cutting primary material
Column Construction
Assembly and lamination of two 20' columns
Arch Assembly
Assembly and lamination of arch
Arch Triangular Spacers
Placing the required spacers in order to facilitate second arch
Arch
Tensioning the arch using airplane cable
Metal and Plywood Base
Laminated plywood with team designed and fabricated pin connection base.
Site
Column Attachment
Attachment of the two laminated columns
Floating Arch
Final positioning of the floating arch. The project held for a few minutes before a failure occurred in the column to pin connection.
No longer Floating Arch
After failure in connection.