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A Parametric Approach to the Design of Vaulted Tensegrity Networks
Significant new research in tensegrity theory and technology encourages tensegrity's implementation in architecture. A recently developed technology makes possible the rapid modular assembly of deployable tensegrity units, and the construction of alternate curved configurations by re-using the same modules [1]. Although a form exploration method for tensegrity structures already exists [2], estimating the structure's new geometry remains a challenge due to difficulties designers encounter in understanding and following the method's geometric construction process. Besides, the method doesn't address the geometry of vaulted configurations. This paper presents algorithms that link together the geometric parameters that determine the shape of tensegrity vaults by addressing different design-construction scenarios, and a software code that generates parametric models of tensegrity vaulted structures. The application of the algorithms to the morphological study of a tensegrity vaulted dome, which constituted the main feature of an entry to a recent international architectural competition, is also presented.
A Parametric Approach to the Design of Vaulted Tensegrity Networks
Significant new research in tensegrity theory and technology encourages tensegrity's implementation in architecture. A recently developed technology makes possible the rapid modular assembly of deployable tensegrity units, and the construction of alternate curved configurations by re-using the same modules [1]. Although a form exploration method for tensegrity structures already exists [2], estimating the structure's new geometry remains a challenge due to difficulties designers encounter in understanding and following the method's geometric construction process. Besides, the method doesn't address the geometry of vaulted configurations. This paper presents algorithms that link together the geometric parameters that determine the shape of tensegrity vaults by addressing different design-construction scenarios, and a software code that generates parametric models of tensegrity vaulted structures. The application of the algorithms to the morphological study of a tensegrity vaulted dome, which constituted the main feature of an entry to a recent international architectural competition, is also presented.
A Parametric Approach to the Design of Vaulted Tensegrity Networks
Liapi, Katherine A. (author) / Kim, Jinman (author)
International Journal of Architectural Computing ; 2 ; 245-262
2004-06-01
18 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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