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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"Graphic Statics"”.
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Form finding of structural reused material trusses with graphic statics
… thesis presents a design framework that uses graphic statics to automatically generate truss designs based on a library of preexisting elements. Three variations of the framework are presented that allow different levels of geometric constraints to be imposed by the design engineer, namely …
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Vector-product-based Graphic Statics and Graphic Kinematics for moment-resisting structures
This research further expands Graphic Statics and Graphic Kinematics methods that focus on moment-resisting structures such as frames and beams. With the use of Vector Algebra, the main method presented here, the Gamma Superimposition Assembly method, establishes a certain design-and-analysis …
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Grammatical design with graphic statics : rule-based generation of diverse equilibrium structures
… structural design methodology using graphic statics. By combining shape grammars with graphic statics, the generative (architectural) and the analytical (engineering) procedures are seamlessly integrated into a simultaneous design process. Instead of manipulating forms with multiple …
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Analyzing and creating forms : rapid generation of graphic statics solutions through RhinoScript
Graphic statics is a method of structural analysis which relies solely on geometric constructions to determine axial forces within members. Accordingly, any computer-aided drafting (CAD) program may be utilized in the pursuit of a graphic statics solution. This thesis presents a methodology which …
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A study of lamella in structural steel
… The method of analysis is a combination of graphic statics and virtual work. Graphic statics was used to determine the pressure line of the arches and virtual work summations were used to determine the redundant loads and reactions. At the conclusion the structure is compared on a tonnage of …
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Thrust Network Analysis : exploring three-dimensional equilibrium
… theory and linear optimization, it provides a graphical and intuitive method, adopting the same advantages of techniques such as graphic statics, but offering a viable extension to fully three-dimensional problems. The proposed method is applicable for the analysis of vaulted historical …
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The Garabit Viaduct: A Historical and Structural Study
… the geometry of the arch was form-found using graphic statics. This study sheds light on the structural design hypotheses employed by Gustave Eiffel and Maurice Koechlin in sizing the members, providing insights into design practices of the late 19th century. Additionally, the study of the …
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Guastavino structural calculations
… to reveal the Guastavino Company's innovation of graphic statics techniques, advanced calculations, and strategic designs. No one has ever studied the original drawings. The design process for Guastavino Jr.'s arches and domes is formed through the examination of the barrel vault calculation …
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Building science through topology optimization
… are explored in more detail using the notions of graphic statics and reciprocal diagrams. The advantage to using graphic statics for this class of optimal problems is that it provides all of the information needed to determine the total load path in a graphical manner, allowing the engineer and/or …
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Strength characterization of wood to wood connections using stress field analysis
… behavior, plastic design, stress fields, and graphic statics. Additionally, this thesis tests these relationships empirically by load testing a designed double-birdsmouth connection and observing inconsistencies between the theoretical stress field model, code-required strength, and physical …
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Geometry-based structural analysis and design via discrete stress functions
… knowledge from Maxwell’s 19th century graphic statics, projective geometry and rigidity theory to provide an interactive design and analysis framework through which information about designed structural performance can be geometrically encoded in the form of the characteristics of the …
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Design and performance of Thomas Telford's Bonar Bridge and Mythe Bridge
… limit analysis of arches. Global equilibrium and graphic statics indicate that the each rib, when acting alone, is insufficient to support asymmetric loading, demonstrating that the secondary members are necessary, and therefore that neither bridge is grossly overdesigned. Deck-stiffening effects …