The aptly named Quake Column is a knurled pillar of 3-D printed concrete that combines an ancient Incan masonry technique with state-of-the-art manufacturing tools to create a structure that can withstand seismic shocks without mortar or rebar. [...]
It’s an interesting proof of concept, but utilizing a 3-D printer, rather than traditional ceramic manufacturing technique also unlocked a host of other advantages.
— wired.com
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now THIS is a good use for this tech.
Cool
you had me at Incan....
wonder if FLW was on to this?
Heh-heh. As one Wright fan to another -- does that floating Lego-block soffit look like it belongs in earthquake country ?
Its Incan Mayan lego block - floating soffetry in earthquake country is what it does best! It also includes nature's code in analog format, its 3D algorithmic printing 100 years ago embedded with secrets of astrology......or FLW was doodling.
Yah. And Wright had access to special Organic anti-gravity aggregate, quarried onsite -- I always forget that !
Onsite soil floats better.
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