Hey!
We have changed the design but we kept working on the same principle of repetition of one unit. So we can produce a variety of forms.
The compositions are produced by a translation of the unit on x and z axes and simultaneously the unit is rotating around its self on x and z axes. Then different frozen forms can be created. The form is self supported by utilizing the properties of material and the stacking method.
The forms produce both shaded and sitting space.
We continue working on the forms to solve the problem of overlapping and find the suitable intersection points to create the joints between units.
You could always have several versions of the same part simply by trimming them in different areas once they are removed from the mould. This would give you more freedom in your design and also possibly help solve the issue of intersecting surfaces.
First of all, thank you for your feedback..
Can you let us know what trimming methods do you have? for example, is it possible to trim complex shapes?
also we would like to know your opinion if it is more wise to have different elements/units so can be joined OR create identical elements that would be joined after trimming? What suits best the standards of the factory ?
Lastly we are thinking of creating a second element of gfrp which will function as the joining backbone/rib ….
we will appreciate it hearing your opinion on these issues!
I think that the design still needs some serious work. Remember that the design has to be self supporting. Smart use of the intersection might actually help that. But also think of how you want to hide the ‘ugly’ inside, and how things are going to connect.
Intricate and non uniform trimming is not a very good idea as it would be very difficult to draw the cutting line onto the part. I would recommend large radiuses or long straight lines.