Topological Interlocking in Architectural Design

Weizmann, Michael; Grobman, Yasha J.

doi:10.52842/conf.caadria.2015.107

Cited by 7 publications

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“…On the other hand, the method he suggested provides more flexibility in terms of generating alternative results. Using Starfish, Weizmann et al (2015) also looked at topological interlocking systems as organizational methods for facades, utilizing different tetrahedra for planar and curved tessellation systems (Weizmann et al, 2015). In another research, they investigated how TI systems were employed in constructing building floors and ran numerical simulations using the finite element method (FEM) (Weizmann et al, 2017).…”

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Structural Performance of Topologically Interlocked Flat Vaults According to Joint Details

Kurucu

İlerisoy

2023

Period. Polytech. Arch.

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Although the notion of topological interlocking (TI) is not new, today's environment of parametric design tools encourages architects and engineers to reconsider the potential of TI systems and alternative geometries for TI blocks. This paper aims to generate alternatives for TI blocks by increasing the contact surface area of interlocking using X-joints to demonstrate the relationship between contact surface incrementation and structural performance of slab-like TI assemblies. A case study is presented in which two flat vaults with dimensions of 50 × 50 cm were designed using truncated octahedra and a new geometry based on X-joints added to the truncated octahedra. Each flat vault was subjected to a finite element analysis using SimScale to compare structural performances using displacement and von Mises stress maps. According to the findings, there was a 74.7% improvement in displacement and 76.8% reduction in von Mises stresses. Another analysis was conducted over a seven-element system by applying force to the centre element to measure the results on a single element. Results indicated a 41.7% improvement in displacement and a 39% reduction in von Mises stresses. The improved structural performance was demonstrated through these two-stage evaluations.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Structural Performance of Topologically Interlocked Flat Vaults According to Joint Details

Kurucu

İlerisoy

2023

Period. Polytech. Arch.

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“…Topological interlocking method, with its rich history of use with sustainable materials (stone, timber), offers large spans covered with small members and a high resilience to impact (Weizmann et al 2015, Estrin, at al. 2011.…”

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Bridging The Gap Between Academia and Practice

Shilova,

Watts,

Ayati

et al. 2023

eCAADe Proceedings

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The implementation of digital design workflows is an opportunity to facilitate the knowledge exchange between the industry and research, required in the face of the climate emergency. This paper presents outcomes of a series of digital design to fabrication workshops, resulting in three-party collaboration between an international architectural design firm, a university, and a global food producer. The paper presents an initial step towards an integrated material system based on an abundantly available industrial by-product of sugar manufacturing. The idea of topological interlocking has been used as a concept to define components-based system for the novel material, tested in a scaled prototype with university students.

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