Structural Post-optimisation of a computationally designed Plywood Gridshell

Elisa Lafuente Hernández, Martin Tamke, Christoph Gengnagel

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    Abstract

    Computational design is being commonly used for the exploration of new geometries and systemsin architecture. Complex parametric definitions allow not only spatial shaping but also theintegration of material simulation and afterwards robotic fabrication. Nevertheless a structurally-efficient design will be achieved only when the load-bearing behaviour of the systems areconsidered. In this paper, the role of structural analysis and its integration during the design processof a computationally-designed plywood gridshell (Dermoid) are described. By means of FE-Modelling the load-bearing capacity of the gridshell was calculated and the influence of diversegeometric parameters were analysed. The iterative exchange and adaptation of information in thedesign and structural models were essential
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceeding of the Annual Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) : From Spatial Structures to Space Structures
    PublisherIASS
    Publication date2012
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    EventIASS 2012: from spatial structures to space structures - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
    Duration: 21 May 201224 May 2012

    Conference

    ConferenceIASS 2012
    Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
    CitySeoul
    Period21/05/201224/05/2012

    Keywords

    • structural optimisation
    • computerised design
    • robotic fabrication
    • FE-Modelling
    • gridshell

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