Bead-Chain Construction Set and Interlocking Puzzle Inspired by Polyhedranes

Year: 2019 Authors: Bih-Yaw Jin

Core claim

Any cage-like hydrocarbon with formula (CH)2n can be assembled as a valence sphere model from n linear five-bead chains through n cross-linkings.

Topics

molecular modeling, interlocking puzzles, polyhedranes, valence sphere models

Domains

graph theory, polyhedral cubic graphs, combinatorics, craft, three-dimensional model making, puzzle design

Methods

mathematical beading, chain decomposition, cross-linking assembly

Media

spherical beads, elastic cords, five-bead chains

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