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Design, fabrication, and construction of a freeform GFRP facade
This paper demonstrates the application method of GFRP (glass fibre reinforced polymer) on freeform facades, including the design, fabrication, and construction based on an architectural oddment in Fuzhou. This architectural oddment, which covers a sunken plaza, is a sculptural-shaped structure inspired by three-morning glories, and its freeform facade is made up of 4 mm-thick GFRP panels. It is the first all-GFRP structure in China. Based on the construction plan adopted in this project, the final architectural aesthetics satisfy the original expectations of the design, indicating that GFRP panels can perform well as facade components. On the other hand, certain defects highlight problems for further investigation. The benefits and limitations of GFRP when applied on the freeform facade are discussed at the end of the paper, providing a reference for similar architectures.
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Design, fabrication, and construction of a freeform GFRP facade
This paper demonstrates the application method of GFRP (glass fibre reinforced polymer) on freeform facades, including the design, fabrication, and construction based on an architectural oddment in Fuzhou. This architectural oddment, which covers a sunken plaza, is a sculptural-shaped structure inspired by three-morning glories, and its freeform facade is made up of 4 mm-thick GFRP panels. It is the first all-GFRP structure in China. Based on the construction plan adopted in this project, the final architectural aesthetics satisfy the original expectations of the design, indicating that GFRP panels can perform well as facade components. On the other hand, certain defects highlight problems for further investigation. The benefits and limitations of GFRP when applied on the freeform facade are discussed at the end of the paper, providing a reference for similar architectures.
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Design, fabrication, and construction of a freeform GFRP facade
Zhao, Yuchao (author) / Jiang, Xu (author) / Zhang, Qilin (author) / Qiang, Xuhong (author)
Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering ; 21 ; 2027-2045
2022-09-03
19 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
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