Novel method of construction using a geodesic honeycomb skeleton

Abstract

A method of construction by which the framework of various structures can be erected in a Geodesic manner is proposed. These structures are Geodesic in that they are comprised of a large number of a few identical parts and such that the pressure on the structure is distributed throughout the structure: In this case, the thicker the Dimensions of the parts the greater the strength of the structure. This method uses Hexagonal and Pentagonal cylinders as the main parts of the Geodesic structure, and similar Geodesic structures were proposed and built by the American Architect, the late R. Buckminster Fuller in the early 1960's. and many variations of Geodesics have been proposed and built since then. The concept has a mirror in the Molecular World, Specifically, the Carbon-60 Molecule discovered in 1985; The parent of a new family of molecular structures known as fullerenes named in honor of R. Buckminster Fuller. It is of special interest to note that R. Buckminster Fuller proposed that Domes assembled in a Geodesic manner would be extremely strong: These Domes mirror the molecular World, the Carbon-60 molecule, and it has transpired that the carbon-60 molecule is the strongest molecule known for it's size. Thus, this proposed method of construction would provide structures that are immensely strong; such a structure given a superior quality rating by this method would be immune from the destructive effects of Tornadoes, Hurricanes, and earthquakes.

1 . A structural continuum comprising a plurality of polygon cylinders, the outer surfaces of these polygon cylinders having an ‘angle of taper’ such that the cylinders can be assembled to form a larger level of Hexagonal and Pentagonal cylinders and these polygon cylinders being used to assemble a larger level of Hexagonal and Pentagonal cylinders and so on. 
   
   
       2 . A structural continuum of  claim 1  comprising a plurality of polygon cylinders the outer surfaces of these polygon cylinders having an ‘angle of taper’ such that the diameter of the so formed part of the continuum is a function of the angel of taper of these smallest level of polygon cylinders 
   
   
       3 . A structural continuum of  claim 1  comprising a plurality of polygon cylinders formed in a geodesic manner, the resulting parts of the structural continuum so formed being either a Dome, a tubular corridor or a circular tubular corridor. 
   
   
       4 . A structural continuum of  claim 1  formed from unit polygon cylinders, the dimensions of which can be chosen such that the resulting structural continuum of  claim 1  will form the strongest structure that can be formed for a given material of given tensile strength.