Reciprocal Frames / Systems
| Apps | Kangaroo Physics |
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| References | Reciprocal Systems Reciprocal frames using pipes Reciprocal frame Reciprocal Frame Architecture (English Edition) Biomimicry in Architecture |
They are self-supporting three-dimensional structures whose shape varies according to the number of beams and the location in which they support each other. These are structures found in nature, such as bird nests. It is difficult to precisely trace their historical origin. However, Leonardo da Vinci's self-supporting bridges are a classic example of reciprocal structures.