We were given our 2nd assignment last Wednesday and it's dome making.
I went to this website http://www.desertdomes.com/domecalc.html to calculate the proportions and measurements for my dome.
As for my dome, I chose a 2V dome with radius of 10cm.
Materials needed : Hot glue gun (UHU glue was too slow to dry) & bamboo sticks.
To start, cut the sticks according to calculated measurement at the website.
Next, construct a base. (mine was a decagon) Once arranged, glue them
together on a card board base.
together on a card board base.
Then, continue with the 2nd level : the triangles.
Followed by 3rd level.
DONE!
Things to take note :
The joints - The stability of the dome all depends on the method and the way of how the bamboo sticks are joined. That's why i chose hot glue gun instead of UHU glue as UHU glue takes a longer time to dry.
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