We went over the various connection methods that Kerre presented and also added our own ideas. The main ideas that come out of this was that in order to support the whole structure we needed to add structural rods right through the middle of the entire structure.
Another method that I put forth to the group was to create a tensioning system. We would use cables and connect them to the end pieces of complete sections and tighten them, causing the sections to act as one big part and spread the loads and forces evenly.
This would create various strains on the initial design of the bus stop due to its gaps between timber sheets. The answer was to place extra smaller panels in certain places in these gaps to create the friction needed for the tension system to work but also to keep the visual appearance and aesthetics that the original design was going for.
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