Black walnut bent and cut into flexible shapes.

Investigating Flexibility

Published November 25, 2017 This content is archived.

Black walnut has high strength when bent, and can easily be manipulated without saturation. Students investigate various species of wood to identify a workable balance of flexibility and strength. Layers, cut into 1/8" thickness, are laminated to create the spine and ribs of the boat form under development. 

TOPICS: Fabrication and Construction, Featured in Intersight, Architecture, 2018, Students