The Hexayurt As A Math Challenge</h1> <article> <h1>The Hexayurt As A Math Challenge</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:27:30 +0000</p> <p>Here’s how a math class at the University of Arkansas approached the challenge of building a hexayurt, using Vinay Gupta’s original design.</p> <p><a href="http://math2033.uark.edu/wiki/index.php/Hexayurt" target="_blank">Click this link</a>.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Bi-filament Tape Specs Explained</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:17:43 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://hexayurttape.com/order-hexayurt-tape/"></a>The “<strong>Bi</strong>” in <strong>bi-filament tape</strong> is short for “<strong>bi-directional”</strong>. That is a reference to the two different filaments in the tape that run at right angles to each other. These filaments both give the tape its strength and its ability to resist stretching.</p> <p>Both characteristics are critical to seaming the panels of a hexahurt.</p> <p>The <strong>filaments</strong> are made from polypropylene and have a fiberglass reinforcement to resist tearing.</p> <p>The combination of two separate filaments running in two different directions create what is called <strong>tensile strength</strong>. Tensile strength is a way of measuring how much force is needed to tear the tape. The tensile strength of bi-filament tape is 220 lbs, meaning that a force equivalent to at least 220 lbs. is required to tear it.</p> <p>This tape uses a highly aggressive <strong>rubber adhesive</strong>, which gives it great holding power. The holding power is measured posted in a measurement called <strong>adhesion to steel</strong>, which is the force necessary to pull the tape from a piece of stainless steel. In this case, at least 91 lbs of pulling force is necessary to remove the tape.</p> <p>This product, which was originally created for industrial palletizing, strapping and bundling, has unique qualities that make it a “must have” for hexayurt builders.</p> <p> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Blip TV Adds Hexayurt Channel</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:33:52 +0000</p> <p>Blip TV, an aggregator of online videos has added a channel dedicated to all things hexayurt.</p> <p><a href="http://blip.tv/the-hexayurt-project" target="_blank">Click here</a> to access this great resource.</p> </article> <article> <h1>This Idea Won’t Fly!</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:15:10 +0000</p> <p><a href="http://www.thetapeworks.com/tape/index.php?cPath=25_133"></a>At first we thought <a href="http://frontburner.dmagazine.com/2012/03/22/question-can-i-get-this-on-a-plane/" target="_blank">this posting</a> was about somebody trying to actually get a hexayurt onto a plane.</p> <p>Actually, the author was just wondering about carrying some parts for a sustainable housing project in Haiti.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Thinking About Building A Hexayurt For Burning Man? Try A Model First</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:25:01 +0000</p> <p>Hexayurts may be cheap, but they’re not free. The cost of panels, tape and time all add up, so if you’re not sure that a hexayurt is in your future, building a model is a great way to get a feel fro what yurt making is all about.</p> <p><a href="http://the-world-through-my-eyes.com/how-to-build-a-hexayurt-model.html" target="_blank">Click here for some guidelines</a> on model building.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Got A Hexayurt To Sell? Give These Swingers A Call</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:35:31 +0000</p> <p>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/rvs/2937155435.html<a href="http://hexayurttape.com/order-hexayurt-tape/"></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>UNCIVILISATION, The Dark Mountain Festival 2010: Vinay Gupta, “Time to stop pretending”</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:08:45 +0000</p> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p> ]]> </article> <article> <h1>Hexayurt for Barbie</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:51:38 +0000</p> <p>A 1:6 scale model of the disaster-relief structure hexayurt.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/olleolleolle/sets/72157629227575773/">Click here to view</a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Paul Elkins hexayurt style OctaTipi mini shelter for the Homeless, Emergencies or Burningman</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:17:52 +0000</p> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p> ]]> </article> <article> <h1>From Grist.org – Pre-fab yurt is the FEMA trailer of our post-optimism future</h1> <p>goodideaguys — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:07:25 +0000</p> <p>Malcom White came up with a way to create a 118-square-foot “yurt” that can be prefabricated and then transported via flatbed truck to wherever it’s needed.</p> <p><a href="http://www.grist.org/list/2012-01-05-pre-fab-yurt-is-the-fema-trailer-of-our-post-optimism-future">Read the article here</a></p> </article> </main></body></html>