Tensegrity Table

Tensegrity or tensional integrity is a structural principle that allows objects that are attached to each other to remain in place due to the tension placed on it rather than the compression of it. I first thought of this when I saw a picture of a floating lego platform which used tensegrity. When I saw that, I immediately started wondering if it would be possible to make a full sized table using this principle. After some research, I was able to find that other people have done this so I decided to build one. I first designed the table on SolidWorks to ensure that the supporting arms would perfectly line up with each other. I built the table out of dimensional walnut, glass, and 300 lb rated wire.