Deployable Reciprocal Frame Structures: Deployable Module - Deployable Module

Abstract

This study contains new results concerning several aspects of reciprocal frame research. The paper intends to induce portability and deployability in reciprocal structures using straight bars. A complex grillage, when created as an assembly of units, which is a self-standing 3d structure is Reciprocal Frames(RF) Structure. While these structures are attractive reflecting their simplicity, beauty, and ease of assembly, disassembly, deployment, and reuse of elements; creating such structures, however, is difficult. Straight bars encourage its use in building the RF structures which further led to the study of the Deployable Reciprocal Frame Structure. An attempt is made to design a structure that has the potential of being converted into a Deployable Emergency Module that offers protection after natural disasters.