Designing CNC Knit for Hybrid Membrane And Bending Active Structures

Martin Tamke, Anders Holden Deleuran, Christoph Gengnagel, Michel Schmeck, R. Cavalho, Raul Fangueiro, Filipa MBF Monteiro, N. Stranghöner, Jörg Uhlemann, TH. Homm, Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen

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Abstract

Recent advances in computation allow for the integration of design and simulation of highly interrelated systems, such as hybrids of structural membranes and bending active elements. The engaged complexities of forces and logistics can be mediated through the development of materials with project specific properties and detailing. CNC knitting with high tenacity yarn enables this practice and offers an alternative to current woven membranes. The design and fabrication of an 8m high fabric tower through an interdisciplinary team of architects, structural and textile engineers, allowed to investigate means to design, specify, make and test CNC knit as material for hybrid structures in architectural scale. This paper shares the developed process, identifies challenges, potentials and future work
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationVI International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures : Structural Membranes 2015
EditorsE. Oñate, K.-U. Bletzinger , B. Kröplin
Number of pages15
PublisherInternational Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE)
Publication date2015
Pages281-295
ISBN (Electronic)978-84-944244-8-9
Publication statusPublished - 2015
EventStructural Membranes 2015 : International Conference on Textile Composites and Inflatable Structures, - Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 19 Oct 201521 Oct 2015
http://congress.cimne.com/membranes2015/frontal/Objectives.asp

Conference

ConferenceStructural Membranes 2015
Country/TerritorySpain
CityBarcelona
Period19/10/201521/10/2015
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Keywords

  • Bespoke Textiles
  • CNC Knit
  • Form Finding
  • Material Design
  • Testing

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