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General-Purpose Icosahedral StructureScheme based on geodesic sphere approximated by regular icosahedron. Structure rigid and lightweight. Allows access to all subsystems and equipment from outside. Regular icosahedron constructed from triangular panels. Five panels meeting at each corner all rigidly attached to fivesided adapter. Strengthened version useful on Earth for rapidly-erectable temporary shelters, industrial structures, or playground equipment.
Document ID
19830000612
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Evans, J.
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 8
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
GSC-12854
Accession Number
83B10612
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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