Resilient Knots and Links as Form-Finding Structures

Year: 2011 Authors: Dmitri Kozlov

Core claim

Cyclic knots made from resilient materials can self-organize into stable, transformable structures with applications in art, design, and architecture.

Topics

resilient knots, form-finding structures, Turk’s-Heads, kinetic transformable structures

Domains

knot theory, symmetry, periodic knots, bridge number, architectural form finding, decorative knots, sculptural weaving, installation design

Methods

physical knot experiments, sequence development, scale modeling, PVC tube assembly

Media

steel wire, fishing-line, PVC tubes, bamboo

Source status

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