Assignment 2 : Geodesic Dome

This time, we are give an assignment to build a geodesic dome. We are require to make a dome from bamboo sticks . We are told that dome calculator and joints are the key of building the dome. Im making a 3V dome, its quite complicated to build it. The radius for my dome was 17.5cm therefore, i need to seperated three different length of bamboo sticks. The calculation of the dome was refer from http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html

Bamboo sticks and other materials that needed to make dome

The bamboo sticks are seperated to part A, B and C

Cutting and sticking works

sticking with glue was failed so masking tape was used

Complicated work @_@

almost done......

Finally Done! A Complete 3/8 Dome!

I used up almost whole day sticking the geodesic dome -.- what a tiring day!


Intention : Build a geodesic dome
Actor : YenShan (Me)
Act : Sticking the bamboo sticks
Rule : Bamboo sticks are cut according to the length given
Place : Canteen of desasiswa AmanDamai
Product : 3V Geodesic dome

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During the submission day, we have been told to pass up our geodesic dome with BASE. So, we go back and stick the base right after the classes. Happy because able to submit on time :D

sticking

Done!