A Versatile Octagonal Beam and V-Piece to Create Sculptures

Year: 2025 Authors: Friedhelm Kürpig; Tom Verhoeff

Core claim

Octagonal beams and a derived V-piece can be combined with magnets into a versatile modular system for generating sculptural forms.

Topics

octagonal beams, V-piece connector, modular sculptures, geometric construction

Domains

descriptive geometry, polyhedra, Hamilton cycles, symmetry, sculpture, craft, architectural models, didactic models

Methods

CAD modeling, laser fabrication, milling, three-axis vise

Media

wood, stainless steel, aluminium, permanent magnets

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