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#20256 04/11/07 05:53 AM
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I have recently seen a 2004 Journal Science article concerning the development of a nano fabric. They site references to its electrical properties but I am interested in making structures with it such as geodesics, cubes, pyramids or spheres. Does anyone know what the structural strength properties would be of such a structure? Either crushing or vacuum.

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Impossible to know based on what you've written.

Properties are not defined by geometry alone.


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What additional info do you need?

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Strengths of bonds, x-ray diffraction, etc.

What I am trying to say is that, within practical computing limits, can not determine the properties of such an entity without first creating it.

If you are interested in making the structures you need to do it first. Then test the properties.


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What additional info do you need?


Got to agree with Daniel. Exactly what do you mean by 'a Nano Fabric'?

Very closely interwoven, coated so that it conducts electricity.?

Made with what? Carbon Fibre? Glass Fibre? A Multi-composite of metallic fibre, nylon and other?

There are a lot of amazing fabrics today, multi-layered, and specialised coated.
Reflective, Heat resistant, water proof, Visual light-carrying,
Scuff proof, Water, Oil and Chemical proof, interwoven with Electronic circuits, Bullet proof, Filtering, Radar absorbing.
The list is endless.

Having been associated with the glass fibre industry for much of my working life (now retired) I am aware of some of latest designs.
I know that some fabrics can support a vacuum (as well as pressure of course) Cant say I am aware of anything that is designed to support weight, alone.
Found a url from NASA, that supports both pressure and vacuum for living quarters, when we return to the Moon.

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/exploration/mmb/inflatable-lunar-hab.html

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