Tension network arch

The novel structural principle discovered in the floral truss, where a tension network resists spreading through curved arches.

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Chapter 6: How Living Process Generates Positive Space in Engineering Structure and Geometry
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Chapter 6 of Volume 3 of The Nature of Order, showing how the fundamental process generates engineering structure and positive space.

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network of sequencesconcept0.746
The interdependence of morphogenetic sequences, where each triggers others to repair the whole environment, analogous to arithmetic operations.
Cross-stitch networksmethod0.730
MTL architecture with linear combinations of activations across tasks.
Elastic networksconcept0.728
Spring networks and mechanical systems used to demonstrate physical learning through modifications of bond stiffnesses in response to strain
Flow networksconcept0.723
Networks for transport via fluid flow (biological vascular, engineered microfluidic); pipe properties adapt locally to control flow conductance and enable learning
The floral plant-like truss that emerged was a completely new structural configuration, a previously unknown tension network arch.claim0.711
Claim about the structural innovation achieved through the unfolding process.
Bow Tie Architectureframework0.699
Neural Networksconcept0.697
Scissors truss tension straight member carried almost no tension; major tension went around arch itselffinding0.693
Detailed review of forces disproved the initial assumption that a straight tension tie was essential.