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[[Category:MultiColumn]][[Category:Spar]][[Category:ExternalTruss]][[Category:OfficialDesign]]
 
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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2543246368_f0d573dc26_t.jpg (from http://flickr.com/photos/27160491@N06/2543246368/)
 
  
 
== Detail ==
 
== Detail ==
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* External truss is a minimal-waterline way to provide support.
 
* External truss is a minimal-waterline way to provide support.
 
* Balance spar ensures we have some differential buoyancy based on height, for stability.
 
* Balance spar ensures we have some differential buoyancy based on height, for stability.
* Uses [[User:Patri/HangingBallast]]
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* Uses [[HangingBallast]]
* Will probably want a [[http://wiki.seasteading.org/index.php/User:Patri/LightTopHull]]
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* Will probably want a [[LightTopHull]]
* Depending on platform shape, can be [[User:Patri/FractalTiling]]
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* Depending on platform shape, can be [[FractalTiling]]
* Lower hull can be used for [[User:Patri/EntrainedSeawater]]
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* Lower hull can be used for [[EntrainedSeawater]]
 
* Balance spar also provides access to waterline for cargo, moon pool, etc.
 
* Balance spar also provides access to waterline for cargo, moon pool, etc.
  
 
== Requirements Analysis ==
 
== Requirements Analysis ==
  
We will compare this to the [[User:Patri/Dumbbell]], since it is very similar.
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We will compare this to the [[Dumbbell]], since it is very similar.
  
 
* Safety - Truss support may be stronger than a single spar.
 
* Safety - Truss support may be stronger than a single spar.

Latest revision as of 00:47, 3 June 2008

Description

Detail

  • External truss is a minimal-waterline way to provide support.
  • Balance spar ensures we have some differential buoyancy based on height, for stability.
  • Uses HangingBallast
  • Will probably want a LightTopHull
  • Depending on platform shape, can be FractalTiling
  • Lower hull can be used for EntrainedSeawater
  • Balance spar also provides access to waterline for cargo, moon pool, etc.

Requirements Analysis

We will compare this to the Dumbbell, since it is very similar.

  • Safety - Truss support may be stronger than a single spar.
  • Comfort - Almost all space is on top platform, which means it is in the sun, which is nice.
  • Cost - Truss support may be cheaper than a single spar.
  • Cargo - Bringing cargo into external strut area may make it easier to hoist.