Now with the final form of NOVA realized through renders, it is time to begin the construction phase. To test out the newly established structural layout, different scaled prototypes were created. Two 1:1 3D-printed node prototypes were made to explore the different connection strategies for fabric, piping, and hardware connections, as this is crucial component for the structure's success.
The first node prototype was printed at 3mm thickness and was used with the piping script to match the material.
The second node prototype was printed at 6mm thick, and was used to explore the connection between the bolts
and the fabric. The third node was also 6mm thick, and was more specifically for testing the threading performance
between the bolt and screw holes embedded in the node.
Upon testing, the nodes were completed and in working condition. The process for printing and sandblasting all
final nodes has taken 3 weeks for the 30 prints.
To test with the scaled nodes, wood dowels and electrical conduit from the DAS shop were used. This was to gauge the structural integrity of the structure with the scaled configuration nodes
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