Dimensions for teepee

[zelph]

I have my teepee covering. It is 20 feet in diameter. It's too cold and windy to go out side with it so I have a question for all you mathematicians. If I use a center support pole that is 8 feet high, what will be the outside diameter where the fabric touches the ground when pulled taught?

[Ridgerunner]

I have my teepee covering. It is 20 feet in diameter. It's too cold and windy to go out side with it so I have a question for all you mathematicians. If I use a center support pole that is 8 feet high, what will be the outside diameter where the fabric touches the ground when pulled taught?

I guess that would all depend on the angles of the poles from the center axis

[zelph]

Realityguy always did a great job at doing his prototype tents by using string to project lines. His system worked rally nice. What I will do today is take a piece of string that is 20 feet long. Attach the center of it to a 8 foot tall pole that is stationary and extend the line outward until it is taught. Just sitting here thinking obout this makes me think the inside of the teepee is going to be limited to my grandchildren I may have to reduce the pole down to 6 feet

[cadyak]

At 8ft high, the diameter will be just over 12 ft wide and about 53 degree wall slope
at 6 ft it will just over 16ft wide with a 37 degree slope

[cadyak]

the 7ft pole would yield a 14'6 diam. with a 44degree slope. (near bout perfect)

[zelph]

Cadyak, you made my day I like just about perfect I'll do the 7 footer. I've come down with a flu bug or something....did not stretch a line stayed in be most of the day.

I'm going to be using aluminum poles instead of tapered wood.

[cadyak]

That is great. Glad to help. Hope you feel better soon.

[zelph]

Feeling better thank you!!!

These photos show 4' long aluminum poles attached to a tripod fixture that is made of extruded aluminum. On top of the central pole is a fiberglass thingy that was used to support military camouflage netting. It has little gripping gingers that will hold the tent fabric secure at it's center. I have a heavy duty pivoting anchor to secure the mast pole to the ground. The anchor will allow me to assemble the poles while laying flat and then raise it all via the pivoting mast pole. One person will be able to assemble the tent/teepee. I also envision this project extending into a large shade canopy for gatherings. The central mast/pole will be 12' high.

[zelph]

I bought more poles today and expect the shelter to be a little bit more elaborate.

[Ridgerunner]

We can't wait to see the finished product