Dynamic Relaxation / Particle-Spring System
| Apps | Kangaroo Physics, Bullant, Rhinomembrane |
|---|---|
| References | Dynamic relaxation Dynamic relaxation Tensile Structures Frei Otto on the Future of Tent Construction ZCB Bamboo Pavilion |
It is similar to soap film but provides more flexibility as the result does not need to be strictly a minimal surface. It can be used to design stressed structures such as fabric membranes and cable networks.
Here you can see a relaxation I made simulating the German pavilion for the Expo 67.
