Kirby’s Rhombic Triacontahedron
The rhombic triacontahedron (RT) dissects into 120 such modules, left and right handed. Meanwhile, the regular tetrahedron may be sliced…
Geometry with Kirby – VUCA
VUCA (latest curriculum writing) integrating the concept of “risk” even mentioning “Chief Risk Officer” and VUCA, in this special curriculum:…
Visualization with Kirby Urner Cuboctahedron dual Rhombic Dodecahedron
Thinking through the shapes with all of the math working precisely, enters Kirby Urner, holding a diagram of the geometry,…
Technology Differentiation / Material Uniqueness
Flextegrity’s innovative micro-architecture, which capitalizes on the dynamic equilibrium inherent in the complementary coexistence of tension and compression, offers material…
Microstructure Within Macrostructure
Leverage of 'microstructural' shape factors within conventionally strong "macro-structural" forms such as the I-beam enables maximum structural efficiency.
Strength-to-Weight Advantage
Strength-to-weight ratio is inherently high even before material choice. Like the strongest “traditional” materials (wood, steel, and reinforced concrete), the…
Regular Network with Addressable Locations
The omni-extensible pattern of repeating polyhedral units combined with the ability for continuous connectivity create rich opportunities for wired or…
Increased Surface Area
The open 3-D geometry creates a regular, stable matrices with increased internal "active" surface area, capable of being "loaded" with…
Local Deformation with Global Stiffness
Response to applied stress is one of local deformation while maintaining global stiffness due to integrity of compression/tension synergy within…
Multi-Axial Tensile “Web”
Internal interconnecting matrix can be bias-positioned to create an intrinsic and interpenetrating ‘torsion box’ microstructure providing exceptional robustness to torsion…
Gradient from Stiff to Flexible
The geometry overrides conventional limitations on inherent stiffness or flexibility! A precisely defined flexibility and/or expansion "gradient" or "zone" can…
Anisotropic Smart Sidewalk
Omni-directional control of material and size enables customized, integrated “hybrid” solutions using components of differing raw materials. Material/product design can…
Improved Coefficient of Friction
The Flextegrity geometry’s multi-axial tensile network dramatically reduces the slippage and shear that can plague conventional slope stabilization techniques. A…
Scalable
The proprietary geometry is infinitely scalable in unit size (from nano- to mega-scale) and in frequency (number of polyhedral elements…
Open Space / Permeable
Material applications of the technology are permeable, breathable and self-draining without sacrificing toughness and structural integrity. Open spaces within and…
Omni Extensible
Omni-Extensible is one possible property that a material built utilizing the C6XTY technology can have. It means- the potential for…
