Monday, September 22, 2008

Experiment 2 - Volume & Porosity

In experiment 2 I sought to identify the same concepts explored in experiement 1. The idea that a detonation or single explosive can set off a series of explosions. The influence of previous explosions affect the next, creating a chain reaction of explosions in porosity. I wanted to illustrate in the cactus model how this type of explosive movement would react inside a building like the cactus model. Experiment X and Y discuss two varying elements of "a series of explosions" but have a singular concept in that in a controlled environment an initiated explosion sets to create further developed blast that are interconnected to each other. The setting or space commands and directs the movement of explosions.

X% Experiment


X% Experiment: This was my concept that I tried to illustrate into the Cactus Model. A series of explosions that connected in a way that moved vertically through the building. The explosion gains momentum and carries through the building like a chain reaction.



Y% Experiment



Y% Experiment: A central or main explosion rippling to areas of the building, to where it can release itself from the structure. Most significant explosions are situated furthest away from the starting explosion ie. at the apex and footings of the Cactus model.

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