^^Tensegrity.


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Simple tensegrity structure (a 4-prism).

  • Each compression member (green) is symmetric with the others, and symmetric from end to end.
  • Each end is connected to three cables (red) which provide compression and define the position of that end.

 

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  1. wp/Tensegrity
  2. Deformazioni e forze che le producono: allungare tirando, accorciare comprimendo, curvare flettendo, spiralizzare torcendo.