Hello fellow yurters! The short update...no production until tested at BM 2013. Vinay: Thank you for the reply! Considering that you are the father of the hexayurt, I am honored with your response. I've been simulating scenarios with different geometries and have reached a point where it's time to test how well the edges seal out water. If needed, a more economical tape can be used to seal the roof instead of bi-filament tape which is expensive and can delaminate the skins from the panels when removed. A tarp/rainfly over the roof attached to the 1/4" holes at the clip ends in rainy conditions is also an option. The hexagonal structure is a very rigid shape; I am picturing a 6-person team to lift the roof onto the walls. If done this way, the clips do not need to grip the panels but focus on keeping the panels in position. "Affordable" still remains to be determined but with a growing yurt population of 250+ on the playa from 2011 to 2012, the market may now be substantial enough compared to 2008 or 2009. The feedback from this forum has been priceless! Aimee: The yurtclips need to be tested. Sean: These are the ends of the yurtclips for the 90deg and 180deg configurations:
<https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SpinzywTjoM/Uf1ed1QhTnI/AAAAAAAAABc/kVke3BipjQw/s1600/IMG_2401.JPG> In regards to the tetrayurt, yurtclips at a T-intersection will need a 1.25" strip of tape and 2" at a Y-intersection to fully seal the shelter. Because the yurtclips are rigid and are anchored with L-brackets, masking tape can be used. With the tetrayurt having an 8-foot ceiling, bunk beds and/or shelves will fit. I am finalizing the design of yurtclips at 120deg and 151deg for hexayurts. Having said all that, does someone want to volunteer (in addition to myself) using yurtclips at BM this year? Thank you for all your questions and feedback! AlNoel S. On Sunday, August 11, 2013 3:05:03 AM UTC-7, Vinay Gupta wrote: > PS: sorry for the late reply on this, I've been run off my legs for the > last month or so and am X-hundred emails behind. > > > On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 11:04 AM, Vinay Gupta (Hexayurt Shelter Project) < > [email protected] <javascript:>> wrote: > >> >> Hi! >> >> AlNoel, I'm glad to see somebody trying the extrusions/clips approach. We >> kicked it around in 2008 or 2009 but instead chose to develop the tape >> option, largely because of the manufacturing difficulties of getting >> extrusions made without a substantial market lined up. I'm glad you've >> figured out an affordable way to do this! >> >> Couple of things we found worth pondering: >> 1) Tiny variations in materials thickness can make a big difference to >> clip grip strength >> >> 2) water handling - the top edge of the clip can get water under it, >> which will flow up-and-under to the side of the panel or even inside the >> unit, again largely depending on grip strength >> >> I hope you'll post lots of pictures of the clips: if it works, it would >> be a viable option to get them manufactured at the angles needed for the >> six-sided geometries, which would be great for everybody! >> >> Good luck, and keep us posted. >> >> Vinay >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:35 PM, Al Noel Sansolis >> <[email protected]<javascript:> >> > wrote: >> >>> Hi guys, >>> With all the preparations for burning man, I do not have time to build a >>> sexy hexayurt. I do have time to assemble a rectangular yurt with tapeless >>> joints. >>> I have engineered reusable joints that slip fit over the edges of >>> 1"x4'x8' sheets; I call them yurtclipz. They will be made from recycled >>> plastic or aluminum. Depending on your imagination, the layout options are >>> endless. The configurations are based on 4'x8' modules all with 8' >>> ceilings. >>> I'm fabricating a set for me and my friends and was wondering if anyone >>> one else might be interested. The more sets ordered, the more economical >>> it is but we're aiming for $190/set for the 160 sq.ft configuration, 19 >>> sheets required. If you're interested, I will deliver the set to you on >>> the playa because they won't be done until the 21st. I'm in the LA area >>> but I don't mind delivering it to you on the playa assuming 1000 sets >>> aren't ordered! >>> >>> I'm sure you have questions but I wanted to keep this short and find out >>> if it's even worth mentioning. I have digital 3D models, drawings, 3D >>> printed models, and quotes. >>> Please let me know what you think! >>> >>> Thanks for your time, >>> AlNoel S. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "hexayurt" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected] <javascript:>. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]<javascript:> >>> . >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hexayurt. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Vinay Gupta >> Free Science and Engineering in the Global Public Interest >> >> http://bit.ly/gupta_arc <http://bit.ly/gupta_arc%20>- the Gupta State >> Failure Management Archive >> http://bit.ly/gupta_ark - or see it directly on Archive.org >> >> http://hexayurt.com - free/open next generation human sheltering >> http://hexayurt.com/plan - the whole systems, big picture vision >> >> "In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an >> invincible summer" - Albert Camus >> >> Twitter/Skype/Gizmo/Gtalk/AIM: hexayurt >> UK Cell : +44 (0) 7500 895568 / USA VOIP (+1) 775-743-1851 >> > > > > -- > Vinay Gupta > Free Science and Engineering in the Global Public Interest > > http://bit.ly/gupta_arc <http://bit.ly/gupta_arc%20>- the Gupta State > Failure Management Archive > http://bit.ly/gupta_ark - or see it directly on Archive.org > > http://hexayurt.com - free/open next generation human sheltering > http://hexayurt.com/plan - the whole systems, big picture vision > > "In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an > invincible summer" - Albert Camus > > Twitter/Skype/Gizmo/Gtalk/AIM: hexayurt > UK Cell : +44 (0) 7500 895568 / USA VOIP (+1) 775-743-1851 > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hexayurt" group. 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