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Week One Weekly Task Submission Virtual Environments Semester 2, 2013 The University of Melbourne
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Module 1 – IdeationWeek One Tasks – Measuring Space
Stefan Bjelosevic – 640320
Virtual Environments – S2, 2013
EXPANDABLE RACK
ELEVATION VIEW
MEASURED DRAWING – 1:5 SCALE
PLAN VIEW
SECTION VIEW
Reference Point
Closed Rack
Half Open Rack
Fully Open Rack
Dotted lines indicate rack in fully open and closed configurations.
I measured the rack using a traditional ruler, which I then replicated onto the page. Due to
the innate symmetry of the design, replication is relatively straightforward once one diamond is drawn, and the internal angles are established.
In addition, when drawing the closed rack, I used a technique similar to that described in Miralles’ ‘How to layout a croissant’. I photocopied the rack and then drew the outlines of the material, hence allowing me to devise another practical means of mensuration other than that of simply
utilising a ruler.
All dimensions are in millimetres.
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EXPANDABLE RACKMATERIAL LOGIC BEHIND THE
Upon inspection, the expanding rack appears complex in nature, and is – but below the apparent cloud of complexity, there is a very simple pattern that gives rise to this larger
system.
The rack is composed of two differing lengths of wood, arranged in a diamond pattern that is repeated several times. The system is held together with hinges comprised of bolts, a small washer and a nut. As the entire system is interconnected, the movement of but
one plank causes a subsequent expansion or compression in the rest of the system.
When disassembled, the hinge system is composed of a plank of wood, a small screw about 10mm long, a
washer, and a nut that holds the part together.
Two larger parallel planks are bisected by a smaller plank, which
is fastened with screws.
Hinge system can rotate about the screw set into the wood, as the rack is compressed or expanded.
Component can rotate
The hook used in this particular rack is of antique nature – it consists of a large, sculptured elaborate knob set into a base which is then fastened onto the planks below. The
hook is quite archaic in appearance.
When removed from the larger system, a plank attached to another
can undergo practically unlimited rotations in any direction.
The plank and hinge are free to rotate in either direction when re-moved from the rest of the rack.
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