NASA NTRS · 19830000612
General-Purpose Icosahedral Structure
Abstract
Scheme based on geodesic sphere approximated by regular icosahedron. Structure rigid and lightweight. Allows access to all subsystems and equipment from outside. Regular icosahedron constructed from triangular panels. Five panels meeting at each corner all rigidly attached to fivesided adapter. Strengthened version useful on Earth for rapidly-erectable temporary shelters, industrial structures, or playground equipment.
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Evans, J.. 1984-11-01. General-Purpose Icosahedral Structure. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19830000612
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