Topological design of bionic structures: Inspired by nature
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URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10481/47001Metadatos
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Moskaleva, Anastasiia; Šćepanović, Biljana; Carbonell Márquez, Juan Francisco; Fernández Ruiz, Manuel Alejandro; Hernández Montes, EnriqueMateria
Shell structures Architecture Engineering Design Topologicy mapping Gaudi (Software) Nature Shape of structures
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2017-06-23Resumen
The process of form finding of shell structures was always a challenge for architects and engineers, and an
issue of effective collaboration. Tools which allow finding an equilibrium shape of structure change a lot as
time goes by.
Modified Force density method together with topological mapping is applied for form finding of compressed
structures.
GAUDI software is a new form‐finding tool based on constant values of the force:length ratios that give
endless opportunities for creativity for architects and engineers. It allows finding an equilibrium shape of
structure initially desired by an artist by iteratively changing input parameters.
With this tool, forces follow any well conceived form of structure. This new conception changes the
traditional notion of “form follows forces” to “forces follow a well conceived form”.