BUCKYVERSE

Unlimited Subdivisibility of Tensional Components

750.21 The higher the frequency, the greater the proportion of the structure that is invested in tensional components. Tensional components are unlimited in length in proportion to their cross-section diameter-to-length ratios. As we increase the frequency, each tension member is parted into a plurality of fibers, each of whose strength is multiplied many times per unit of weight and section. If we increase the frequency many times, the relative overall weight of structures rapidly diminishes, as ratioed to any linear increase in overall dimension of structure.

750.22 The only limit to frequency increase is the logistic practicality of more functions to be serviced, but the bigger the structure, the easier the local treatability of high-frequency components.

750.23 In contrast to all previous structural experience, the law of diminishing returns is operative in the direction of decreasing size of geodesic tensegrity structures, and increasing return is realized in the direction of their increasing dimensions.