The Canopy: A Lightweight Spatial Installation Informed by Graphic Statics

Wang, Shuaizhong; Bertagna, Federico; Ohlbrock, Patrick Ole; Tanadini, Davide

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“…GS finds applications across various fields of mechanical analysis. It can be employed for analyzing the impact of moving vehicle loads on bridge structures using influence line analysis [18], assessing the stress distribution in complex industrial machinery components [19], and performing performance analysis in maritime engineering, among others. In the realm of structural analysis in construction, Strut-and-Tie Models (STM) are models established for reinforced concrete structures using GS [20,21].…”

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Application of Graphic Statics and Strut-and-Tie Models Optimization Algorithm in Innovative Timber Structure Design

Gao,

Shao,

Akbarzadeh

2023

Buildings

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Timber has long been extensively employed within the construction industry as a famous, environmentally friendly, and low-carbon material. Considering that construction constitutes one of the most significant contributors to carbon emissions throughout the entire life-cycle of a building, there is an urgent desire to incorporate timber into this domain. Nevertheless, the use of timber faces inherent challenges stemming from its anisotropic nature, a result of the natural growth of timber fibers, which makes it challenging for it to function as a primary load-bearing material in coping with the various complex stresses inherent in architectural applications. Numerous designers have attempted to address this limitation through over-sized members and reinforcement at joints; however, none have satisfactorily resolved this issue in an economical manner. In this article, we introduce the Strut-and-Tie models (STM) from Graphic Statics (GS) and a topological optimization algorithm. This algorithm has the capability to generate a ‘load-minimizing path’ STM based on external load support conditions and the maximum structural path span. Regardless of the complexity of the initial external loads, each load transfer path in the optimized STM bears loads in only one direction, representing an optimal solution with minimal internal loads that align seamlessly with the characteristics of timber. Consequently, we endeavor to adopt this optimization algorithm to propose a structural design methodology, with the aspiration of designing structural systems that harness the unique attributes of timber perfectly and applying them to various architectural scenarios. Ultimately, we conclude that structural systems designed based on optimized STM are adaptable to diverse architectural contexts, and when applied to small-scale buildings, this method can save approximately 20% of material consumption compared to conventional timber frame structures, while in the case of mid-rise to high-rise buildings, it can lead to a material savings of approximately 5%.

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Section: Graphic Statics and The Ground Truss Optimizationmentioning

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Application of Graphic Statics and Strut-and-Tie Models Optimization Algorithm in Innovative Timber Structure Design

Gao,

Shao,

Akbarzadeh

2023

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Architecture: Integration of Art and Engineering

Kapliński

2022

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The current Special Issue is a synthetic overview of 21 published articles. The contact point of architecture–art–engineering is multidimensional, and therefore, this synthesis of works takes into account three criteria: (a) research subject indication, (b) research problem identification, and (c) sublimation of the research techniques and instrumentality used. Research problems, scientific values, and utility values have been highlighted. This synthetic tripartite is intended to make it easier for the reader to find an interesting subject and instrumentality. As the topics of the articles overlap, guided by the dominant values of each article, five subject groups have been sublimated. These are: structural aspects and design, digitization, architectural heritage, aesthetics and emotions vs. engineering, and interior architecture. The characteristic values of each subject group are presented. The indicated new design and research tools do not separate but combine the subject industries; they connect the entities of the investment process.

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The Canopy: A Lightweight Spatial Installation Informed by Graphic Statics

Cited by 2 publications

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Application of Graphic Statics and Strut-and-Tie Models Optimization Algorithm in Innovative Timber Structure Design

Application of Graphic Statics and Strut-and-Tie Models Optimization Algorithm in Innovative Timber Structure Design

Architecture: Integration of Art and Engineering

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