2020 Spring ARC 404 / ARC 593

Carter Laramee

Traditinioal Wood Joint Research

Bankbook

The bankbook joint is a very simple joint comprised of 2 simple members. One female and one male and the connection is made by intertering one into the other.

Odd Joint

The odd joint is made up of two identical members that interlock in a scissor like fashion.

Saddle

The saddle joint is made up of two very different members. One member acts as a base, with two female cutouts. The other member with its two male cuts, rests on-top.

Matching Miter

The matching miter joint consists of a series of miter cuts on the end of two boards. These cuts then meet at a corner creating and concealing the connection.

Real World Application of Original Joints

Bankbook

Odd Joint

Saddle

Matching Miter

Adaptable Modifications

Joint V1

For the first iteration I used elements for the original bankbook joint. With having two pieces, one female and one male, adding a locking element and stability in all directions.

Aggregation

Joint V2

For the first iteration I used a redesigned joint that was slighlty simplfied. Along with the simplification I added a bent element to the male piece. This allowed for a more interesting aggregation.

Aggregation

Joint V3

For the final iteration of the join I kept the same locking desgin as it was fairly solid. I decided to maniuplate the male peice by adding a cross section to further the potential aggrigation of the system.

Aggregation

Final Module and System Usage

System Usage

For the final interations of the system I wanted to use my part to create a playground type landscape. Where the pieces could be manipulated to create different systems based on the users preference. For explame, some openings could be compltelly closed off for wall or floor. Some could be left open for window or passage. And others could be transformed to green space or storage .

Model Photos

With the creation of new module piece it allowed for the turning and connection of other systems at a diffenert plane. This connection would help further grow the system so thatit could be used for a number of applications.

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