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Re: Crossover with trad. techniques
By:Bram
Date: 2/11/2000, 11:08 am
In Response To: Crossover with trad. techniques (Nathan)

> Good point with the domino effect. The lightness of the geodesic designs
> is their primary selling point, and I can't see that lashing the joints
> would add significant weight. As long as the wood of the frame itself
> holds, there shouldn't be a problem.

> Also, the baidarka built with the elastomeric glues might have something
> to add here. (I can't recall the web address...) For major stress points -
> deckbeams, coaming, stringers, and keelson joints, this might be just the
> ticket. Now, if I can only find that article...

> I'm thinking about it.

> Nathan

Search this BBS, its here somewhere.

Bram

Messages In This Thread

Baidarkas, geodesic aerolite boats
Nathan -- 2/9/2000, 2:28 pm
Re: Baidarkas, geodesic aerolite boats
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/10/2000, 8:35 am
Durability / Failure
Nathan_Osborn -- 2/10/2000, 4:02 pm
Re: Durability / Failure
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/10/2000, 5:20 pm
Crossover with trad. techniques
Nathan -- 2/10/2000, 7:23 pm
Re: Crossover with trad. techniques
Kelly Trehearne -- 2/12/2000, 7:20 am
Re: Crossover with trad. techniques
Bram -- 2/11/2000, 11:08 am
Re: Baidarkas, geodesic aerolite boats
Bill Pendlebury -- 2/9/2000, 3:47 pm