Joints
Original sketches for potential joints
Joint 1: Slotting
This joint derives from the technique of interweaving two pieces of cardboard that slot into each other. There are two slots in each cardboard which if measured correctly would connect on top of each other and have a flush finish. Accuracy of measurement was crucial here for a finessed finish and also getting the right tab size effected how easily it would slot into the gap without it ruining the integrety of the cardboard material (bending or folding). That was a diffuculty with creating the model. As for the actual joint, i tried using an "x" shape first and it was strong only in the middle because there was only one point of intersection but the sides were flappy and weak and would have needed more support. Also a crucial part of using this one was balance, it needs to be equally weighted in order to be the most effective thats why getting the measurements accurate was a must. I then discovered that using a grid formation improves on the balance and creates a wider surface area so that it improves structural integrety and support. I also learnt about an amazing technique in class which I could incorporate into my work that I could put in a platform into the sides that use a slotting technique. This could potentially be an idea that I could take into my deaign to use as the side plates which would give the grid support when it is in portrait orientation.
Joint 2: Tabbing
This joint consists of multiple tabs and holes to create a puzzle like connection to connect two pieces of cardboard together. With just one piece it created an "i" beam sort of shape but I felt it wasnt very strong but did hold the three pieces together so I added two more to see if it would balance and it did. From the sides if you press down it can take some serious force as it is consisted of three panels but from the top if you press down it can take some weight but not alot as the force is only put on one panel instead of three. This is a common option as it allows for multiple pieces of multiple sizes and shapes to be connected with each other without the need to slot in like the last one so middle placement of hole is not as necessary. However, accuracy to cut the hold in the cardboard was a diffuculty as it may not have completely fitted the cardboard width thus slightly compressing the corrugated card making it less versatile and strong. I saw one of my table group members make an arrow shape for the edge of thr cardboard piece which was really unique so that it would have more stability at the sides and would "hook in" This would be a better option probably than the normal rectangular tabbing as it wont as easily slip out of its tab.
Joint 3: Tube connection
This type of joint revoles around the idea of a kebab where there is a stick in the middle which holds all the meat together. In this case there is a hole in each cardboard piece which then a tube is inserted into its middle. Thus creating a "stacking" form. This form makes for a strong layering system which is evenly balanced. The difficulties in this is that the whole which fits the tube has to be the same size as the hole so what happens is that there is little to no friction between the connectioms thus it is easily sliddable and could potentially slide off the tube. Some thoughts around this just like the arrow thing where there is a different ending for which the cardboard can sit on thus letting it not slide off its tube. Also another stability area I could try is adding in more poles in to balance the whole weight. I want to try stacking up cardboards in maybe a triangular form to create a mountain kind of form
Original sketches for potential joints
This joint derives from the technique of interweaving two pieces of cardboard that slot into each other. There are two slots in each cardboard which if measured correctly would connect on top of each other and have a flush finish. Accuracy of measurement was crucial here for a finessed finish and also getting the right tab size effected how easily it would slot into the gap without it ruining the integrety of the cardboard material (bending or folding). That was a diffuculty with creating the model. As for the actual joint, i tried using an "x" shape first and it was strong only in the middle because there was only one point of intersection but the sides were flappy and weak and would have needed more support. Also a crucial part of using this one was balance, it needs to be equally weighted in order to be the most effective thats why getting the measurements accurate was a must. I then discovered that using a grid formation improves on the balance and creates a wider surface area so that it improves structural integrety and support. I also learnt about an amazing technique in class which I could incorporate into my work that I could put in a platform into the sides that use a slotting technique. This could potentially be an idea that I could take into my deaign to use as the side plates which would give the grid support when it is in portrait orientation.
Joint 2: Tabbing
This joint consists of multiple tabs and holes to create a puzzle like connection to connect two pieces of cardboard together. With just one piece it created an "i" beam sort of shape but I felt it wasnt very strong but did hold the three pieces together so I added two more to see if it would balance and it did. From the sides if you press down it can take some serious force as it is consisted of three panels but from the top if you press down it can take some weight but not alot as the force is only put on one panel instead of three. This is a common option as it allows for multiple pieces of multiple sizes and shapes to be connected with each other without the need to slot in like the last one so middle placement of hole is not as necessary. However, accuracy to cut the hold in the cardboard was a diffuculty as it may not have completely fitted the cardboard width thus slightly compressing the corrugated card making it less versatile and strong. I saw one of my table group members make an arrow shape for the edge of thr cardboard piece which was really unique so that it would have more stability at the sides and would "hook in" This would be a better option probably than the normal rectangular tabbing as it wont as easily slip out of its tab.
Joint 3: Tube connection
This type of joint revoles around the idea of a kebab where there is a stick in the middle which holds all the meat together. In this case there is a hole in each cardboard piece which then a tube is inserted into its middle. Thus creating a "stacking" form. This form makes for a strong layering system which is evenly balanced. The difficulties in this is that the whole which fits the tube has to be the same size as the hole so what happens is that there is little to no friction between the connectioms thus it is easily sliddable and could potentially slide off the tube. Some thoughts around this just like the arrow thing where there is a different ending for which the cardboard can sit on thus letting it not slide off its tube. Also another stability area I could try is adding in more poles in to balance the whole weight. I want to try stacking up cardboards in maybe a triangular form to create a mountain kind of form
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