One variation of the tile display includes a set of tile assemblies, each tile assembly includes: a base plate; a tile panel; a tile interface; and a set of linear actuator assemblies arranged in a radial pattern about the base plate and cooperating to constrain the tile panel in angular roll, linear heave, and linear sway motion relative to the base plate. Each linear actuator assembly includes: a bearing housing defining a linear bearing, a floating bearing, and a through-hole; an actuator mounted to the bearing housing; a distal link coupled to the tile interface; a first support boom running through the linear bearing; a second support boom running through the floating bearing; and a driven boom running through the through-hole of the bearing housing. Each tile assembly also includes a primary controller configured to maneuver tile panels over ranges of angular pitch, angular yaw, and linear surge positions.

The present invention is in the field of modular structures, assembled by way of fastening or attached means, whose purpose is to be used as base support structures for various applications, particularly connecting systems involving plastic or aluminum containers, recipients, bottles or vessels. Particularly, the invention comprises an omnidirectional construction system that includes connectors and terminals to be attached to containers with threaded openings or flat openings and container bases, to which various types of connectors may be attached to.

The disclosure is directed to an elongated geodesic dome with an arched-tunnel section. In some embodiments including: a first adjustable angle hub connector, the first adjustable angle hub connector being a connector of a first plurality of tubular struts, the first plurality of tubular struts being inserted into the first adjustable angle hub connector; a second adjustable angle hub connector, the second adjustable angle hub connector being a connector of a second plurality of tubular struts, the second plurality of tubular struts being inserted into the second adjustable angle hub connector; a third adjustable angle hub connector, the third adjustable angle hub connector being a connector of a third plurality of tubular struts, the third plurality of tubular struts being inserted into the third adjustable angle hub connector. The adjustable angle hub connectors may be removable for adjusting a length of the arched-tunnel section of the elongated geodesic dome.

The present disclosure provides a multilayered structural and material system assembly comprising a first layer and a second layer, each of the first and second layer comprises a plurality of slender structural support elements (1), wherein a plurality of anchoring members (2) connects the first layer to the second layer to form a skeleton of the multilayered structural and material system assembly; and a fabric (3) harmoniously integrated into a substantial part of the skeleton to define a plurality of singular models (4), wherein the skeleton comprises a plurality of unit cells (5) arranged in a repeating pattern, each having a first central axis and a second central axis, each unit cell (5) of the plurality of unit cells (5) in the first layer is in a horizontal offset displacement of a corresponding unit cell (5) of the plurality of unit cells (5) of the second layer.

Blast resistant shelters and structural designs therefor according to which the structural designs include anchoring systems and manufacturing of the anchoring system. The anchoring systems include at least one bracket with a spiral winding and opposing first and second end portions. The first end portion includes two holes, and the second end portion includes two holes. The spiral winding is disposed between the first end portion and the second end portion.

It is known that panels moulded for structural use can be subject to undesirable levels of shrinkage and this can complicate their end use or a building made from them. It is an object of the invention to go at least some way to addressing this problem. Accordingly there is provided a method of significantly reducing panel shrinkage in the production of a structural building panel. The method involves spraying polyurethane foam onto a rigid open mould such that the foam substantially embeds mesh, which prevents or significantly reduces shrinkage of the polyurethane foam. A skin of polyurea is then sprayed over the polyurethane to enhance structural strength of the panel.

A structural, load-bearing panel useful in constructing multistory buildings may have a panel height, panel width, and panel thickness, and may include a first layer comprising at least 75 wt. % of concrete, relative to a total weight of the first layer; an insulation layer comprising flexible polymer, the insulation layer having a thickness of at least 5 cm; and a second layer comprising at least 75 wt. % concrete, wherein the insulation layer is sandwiched between the first and second layers, and wherein the panel is suitable to be set in any of a planar, curved, and polyhedral cross-sectional shape. Set panels are not flexible, though the flexibility of the insulation layer, particularly of a polyethylene foam, may allow the panel to have a curved, or polyhedral cross-section while still serving as a structural support.

A manipulator configured for transferring a block having a core, the manipulator includes an end effector including an elongated member including a tip; and a resilient member configured for assuming a first state in which the resilient member has a first hardness and first size and a second state in which the resilient member is configured for assuming a second state in which the resilient member has a second hardness and second size, the resilient member is disposed on the tip, wherein the elongated member is configured to be disposed such that the tip is disposed within the core and the resilient member is disposed in the first state before the resilient member is disposed in the second state to engage the core and the elongated member is moved to transfer the block.

A method of making a geodesic shape is provided. The method comprises of providing and assembling a plurality of pre-made forms, and a plurality of struts. The pre-made forms have a triangular shape, first and second inner edges, and an outer edge. The length of each inner edge and outer edge are determined by the frequency of the geodesic shape, diameter of the geodesic shape, and known formulas for relating diameter and frequency when creating a geodesic dome or sphere. Using the pre-made forms and struts, a polygonal shape is assembled, each shape having either five or six pre-made forms. The resulting desired polygonal shape and additional desired polygonal shapes made using the same steps are connected at preset angles in known geodesic form and function. The desired polygonal shapes then combine to form a desired geodesic shape. Throughout the process, no struts are operably coupled to other struts.

An installation tool and method for spherical latticed shell structure is provided. The spherical latticed shell structure includes a plurality of latticed shell units. The installation tool includes a support frame, a hoisting system, a fixing frame and stay rope assemblies. The support frame is arranged on one side of a to-be-installed spherical latticed shell structure. The fixing frame is connected with the hoisting system. The hoisting system is arranged on the support frame for hoisting the fixing frame. The stay rope assemblies are connected with the fixing frame and the latticed shell units.