Pod Shell System

RESEARCH DATE: FALL 2008

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Team: Rajiv Fernandez Eunki Kang Sunjab Kim

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CNC MILLING ACRYLIC SHEET STOCK

FOUR CELL COMPONENT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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STUDY MODEL PROCESS: The cellular system is organized by a base grid of triangulated diamonds C

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that fit inside of each other. Each row of diamonds is offset from the one above

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Three dimensional form is achieved by

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cutting along the center line of each diamond and pulling the sheet apart.

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DIGITAL GENERATION: The base grid is used for recreating the paper model in virtual space. The tensioned surface in the paper study

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lacks structural rigidity and the connective components required for fabrication.

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Triangular wedges are added to the cells for rigidity and connectivity. These wedges help to produce a complex, rigid

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tessellation when assembled.

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FOUR CELL COMPONENT ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

Development of Cell

Beyond Prototype | Fall 2008

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FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS: Stress Is Greatest At The Point Of Connection At The Top Of The Pod. This Reveals The Tension That Occurs Along The Sides When The Pod Is Suspended.

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The initial analogue models for this project are produced from a single sheet of paper with a series of cuts. However, the fabrication process for transforming the cells into a rigid acrylic mesh requires that the system be divided into several components. By dividing the cells into

Raji pyramids connected by triangular wedges, RajivRajiv Fernan Raj F Eunk Eunki Eunki Kang Eun K Sung a new organization of cells is revealed and Sungab Sungab KIm Sun a higher level of complexity is achieved. The entire system is composed of triangular faces which allow almost any form to be produced using this cellular kit of parts. In this particular case study, the final prototype takes the form of a structurally rigid pod.

CONTEXTUAL VISUALIZATION: The Pod Is Used As A Gondola Cab

FINAL PROTOTYPE: View From Outside The Pod

FINAL PROTOTYPE: The Four Cell System From The Inside. A Person Is Used In The Photo To Demonstrate The Scale Of The Fabrication.