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The
microworld has been designed to provide the following analytical data
for any construction made within the Prototype Environment. The
results appear in a dialogue box on the interface.
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Structural
Properties
and Structural Integrity
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Span
characteristics (i.e., supports needed, placement)
- Rigidity
- Malleability
- Installation
parameters: forces
generated by weight of sculpture
- Optimal
thickness (i.e., hollow, solid, paper-thin walls, 1/8-1/4 inch,
etc.)
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General
Analysis
- Structural
feasibility
- Structural
integrity
- Weakness
or stress points
- Stress
factors till break point
- Necessary
span or support points
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Installation
Parameters
- Best
materials for curvilinear, best materials for right angles, etc.
- Cost
of material per cubic inch/foot
- Best
tools for sculpting that particular surface
- Installation
parameters: forces generated by weight of sculpture
- If
possible to hang in certain space, atrium, etc.
- What
rigging to use
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Material
Recommendations
- List
outcome of material recommended: Most to lease feasible
- Generate
specs in various materials
- Determine
unit cost per material
- Determine
sources
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