Day 2 - Testing first prototype structure - Tension & Compression

We carried the framework again to test the strength of the two-layered structure we worked on the day before.

We realized that the structure is crushing in the weak spots because of the tension and compression. Then we started tasting various solutions for this problem. Starting with another way to combine the peace of wood. Using an additional layer of screws into the woodwork, but when the structures become bigger and the wood breaks. Then we combine the work of 2 groups and put the frame on each other.

With a double layer, the structure was stronger, but it lacked flexibility and added a lot of weight.

We were able to find the weak places in the joints by resting the structure on top of the chairs. Nevertheless, we have noticed it is crucial to use the wire to make the weak points stronger.

After that, we came up with another idea to use the wire on the opposite points of the Lamella structure. It was a key observation that has a massive influence on tension and compression.