Exploratory Topology Modelling of Form-Active Hybrid Structures

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Abstract

The development of novel form-active hybrid structures (FAHS) is impeded by a lack of modelling tools that allow for exploratory topology modelling of shaped assemblies. We present a flexible and real-time computational design modelling pipeline developed for the exploratory modelling of FAHS that enables designers and engineers to iteratively construct and manipulate form-active hybrid assembly topology on the fly. The pipeline implements Kangaroo2's projection-based methods for modelling hybrid structures consisting of slender beams and cable networks. A selection of design modelling sketches is presented in which the developed modelling pipeline has been integrated to explore the design space delineated by FAHS.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProcedia Engineering
EditorsJohn Chilton, Peter Gosling, Marijke Mollaert, Bernd Stimpfle
Number of pages10
Volume155
Place of PublicationAmsterdam
PublisherElsevier
Publication date2016
Pages71-80
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventThe TensiNet - COST Action TU1303 Symposium 2016 - Newcastle, United Kingdom
Duration: 26 Oct 201628 Oct 2016
https://conferences.ncl.ac.uk/tensinet2016/

Conference

ConferenceThe TensiNet - COST Action TU1303 Symposium 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNewcastle
Period26/10/201628/10/2016
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Keywords

  • Form-Active
  • Hybrid Structures
  • Topology
  • Shaping
  • Form-Finding
  • Interactive Modelling
  • Design Space Search

Artistic research

  • No

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