“LEGO®” Knots

Year: 2014 Authors: Carlo H. Sequin; Michelle Galemmo

Core claim

A limited set of rapid-prototyped modular pipe pieces can be dimensioned to assemble a family of knot-like sculptures, loops, and related forms with minimal scaffolding.

Topics

modular sculpture, knot forms, 3D printing, space curves

Domains

geometric modeling, curve sweep geometry, radius scaling, sculpture maquettes, industrial design, toys and modular systems, contemporary art

Methods

CAD modeling, prototype construction, geometric calculation, rapid prototyping

Media

3D-printed plastic, LEGO® DUPLO parts, square cross-section pipe segments

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