Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, School of Architecture and Planning, Program in Media Arts and Sciences, 2017. / Page 85 blank. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. / Includes bibliographical references (pages 81-84). / This thesis aims to utilize an output method for popup fabrication, using chemical inflation as a technique for instant, hardware-free shape change. By applying state-changing techniques as a medium for material activation, we provide a framework for a two-part assembly process, starting from the manufacturing side, whereby a structural body is given its form, through to the user side, where the form potential of a soft structure is activated and a form becomes complete. The process discussed in this thesis is similar in nature to existing chemical reaction home-activation kits, such as hand warmers or cold packs, however, with the inclusion of volume-change and automatic assembly, this method gives way to alternative application possibilities and component-free construction. Along with structural configuration, this thesis provides material development for the application of volume changing membranes for the purpose of material surprise and transformation.` / by Penelope Eugenia Webb. / S.M.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:MIT/oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/114060 |
| Date | January 2017 |
| Creators | Webb, Penelope Eugenia |
| Contributors | Hiroshi Ishii., Program in Media Arts and Sciences (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Program in Media Arts and Sciences (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) |
| Publisher | Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Source Sets | M.I.T. Theses and Dissertation |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 85 pages, application/pdf |
| Rights | MIT theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed, downloaded, or printed from this source but further reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission., http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 |
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