Thanks, Jason. Not suggesting that you're wrong. Just want to understand why the standard 6 - side version would be both simpler and stronger? Stronger simply because it's smaller and would thus have more rigidity? Or something else? Something in the math?
I'm wanting to do the octagon to retain the essential structural integrity of the hexayurt design and the hogan-like appearance--which I like, and to gain significant floor area. The octagon gives 309 square feet of floor space vs. the 166 for the hexagon. And, if I've successfully increased the roof pitch enough, it also provides room for a sizeable, comfortably usable loft. Thanks,ken On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 1:30 AM, jason chinn <[email protected]> wrote:How come you don't do the standard 6 side version? Doing so makes the design / math / production a lot more simple, and stronger. I have only made one hexayurt, it was made with 8' tall vertical sides that I then chopped down to 6' tall on the outside. I suggest making a smaller model to work things out. Good Luck, jason -- 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.
