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Rice Architecture
22RM_X06
RECIPROCAL MODEL / EXPERIMENT SIX
Xie, Angela
Mehta, Stuti
Merlo-Garzon, Sebastian
Xu, Shiyang
Chu, Aaron J.
In our observation from the first equilibrium model, our interpretation of a reciprocal model is an evolution consisting of multiple platforms that are stabilized by tensile and compressive forces fully self-sufficient due to freely moving cross structures. The reciprocal nature of the cross structure is located in the compression force, as the platform on top increases the angle of cross as it reaches the rotational origin due to gravity, and is contrasted by tensile forces, which pull the cross to maintain a consistent angle due to a second platform manipulating the arms at the bottom.
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