I'd make two cardboard models first: an hexayurt and an octayurt. Both with the same kind of cardboard. And probably with thin tape, or as thin as you can get, to make it realistic.
Then jump on them. The longer path is find then hire a structural engineer to do the (possibly complex) maths. Wouldn't even know where to start. Lucas 2011/7/12 Elfie Sullivan <[email protected]> > ** ** > > ** ** > > I am thinking if 15 sheets of 2.4meter x 1.2meter sheets to make a > 1.80meter high hexayurt gives me about 15 square meter area.**** > > Is it possible to make an octagon Yurt using 20 sheets of 2.4meter x 1.2 > meter to make a 1.80meter high octayurt that gives me a much bigger area > around 27 Square meter. I would really like some feedback if it would work, > be strong enough and has anybody done one. I am aware the roof would be at a > different angle but think it is Ok as I have the 1.80 meter high wall. I > used the polygon calculator here > http://www.cleavebooks.co.uk/scol/calpolyg.htm**** > > And just put 8 for number of sides to get my calculations.**** > > ** ** > > P.S I live in ****Australia**** so I don’t have to worry about Snow, > hurricanes or sand storms. I would like to make it a permanent structure > with adding a skylight/ clear umbrella at the tip of the roof. **** > > My email is [email protected] any advice is appreciated. **** > > Cheers > Elfie > > www.reikitoyou.com.au**** > > Share <http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=www.reikitoyou.com.au&src=sp> with > your Facebook friends. > **** > > ** ** > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "hexayurt" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt?hl=en.
