International Journal of Space Structures· 2012
Interactive Vault Design
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- 2012year
Short summary
A new computational framework using Thrust Network Analysis (TNA) allows designers to interactively explore and create novel vaulted geometries by directly controlling internal forces and overall shape.
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Key points
- Presents a computational framework for funicular structure design using Thrust Network Analysis (TNA).
- Enables interactive exploration of statically indeterminate systems through explicit control of internal forces and geometry.
- Utilizes reciprocal diagrams for real-time modification of force dependencies to generate novel vaulted geometries.
- Demonstrated by a software implementation used to design and build a freeform, thin-tile masonry vault.
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Abstract
This paper presents a new computational framework based on Thrust Network Analysis (TNA) for the design of funicular structures. Fast and robust solving algorithms enable the interactive exploration of these constrained structural systems. By giving explicit, bidirectional control over the internal force distribution and overall geometry to the designer, free exploration of these statically highly indeterminate systems is made possible. The equilibrium of funicular compression networks is represented by reciprocal diagrams, which visually express the force dependencies between different parts of the structure. By modifying these diagrams in real-time, the designer is able to explore novel and expressive vaulted geometries that are blurring the difference between shapes associated to typical compression-only forms, obtained e.g. with hanging networks, and freeform surface structures. The power of this framework for design is demonstrated by a user-friendly software implementation, which has been used to design and build a freeform, thin-tile masonry vault.
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