The study includes investigating the materiality and behaviour of Nitinol with the actuator of heat to design linear kinetic joints, and design an architectural application using the properties of expansion, contraction and weight bearing strength and time. Design of Joints- the Shape memory Nitinol and zinc spring work a symbiotic relationship to create a linear displacement. In the presence of actuator, the Nitinol heat up and compresses to reach austenite state and stretches the zinc spring. On cooling the zinc spring recoils, thus displacing back the central point completing a loop movement.
Post time: Jun-20-2017