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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Grid Shell"”.
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Free form finding of grid shell structures
The general shape of a shell structure can have a great impact on its structural performance. This thesis presents a numerical implementation that finds the funicular form of grid shell structures. Two methods are implemented for the form finding: the potential energy method (PEM) and the force …
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Past and future of grid shell structures
… free space that they provide, the design of grid shell structures challenges architects and structural engineers in more than one way. Very few grid shell building exist around the world. This scarcity may be explained by the level of innovation required in such fields as design technique; …
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Structural grid shell design with Islamic pattern topologies
… patterns and the form finding of funicular grid shells for which structural performance is highly affected by topology and geometry. This thesis examines one such pattern through a parametric, performance-driven framework in the context of conceptual design, when many alternatives are being …
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Evaluating the use of particle-spring systems in the conceptual design of grid shell structures
… design tools in an effort to create efficient grid shell structures. Currently many simulation tools are available to create representations of intricate geometries and forms. However, these forms can become highly complex and challenging upon their realization. A lack of understanding of these …
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Topology optimized hemispherical shell under asymmetric loads
… domes prevalent in architecture are continuous shells and grid shells. Continuous shells are monolithic concrete or masonry; grid shells reorient material in lattice members to create depth throughout the shell thickness. This thesis considers the design of a topology optimized hemisphere, a …
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Stability of elastic grid shells
The elastic grid shell is a solution that combines double curvature and ease of mounting. This structural system, based on the deformation of an initially at grid without shear stiffness was invented more than fifty years ago. The apparition of new materials such as GFRP increased the potential of …
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The effect of geometry and topology on the mechanics of grid shells
The use of grid shell structures in architecture and structural engineering has risen in the past decade, yet fundamental research on the mechanics of such structures is lacking. Grid shells are long span structures comprised of a lattice of single layer members forming a curved surface. Grid …
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Optimally stiffened thin shell structures in 3D printing.
Thin shell structures have been widely applied in crafts, art, industry, architecture, aerospace, etc. The dilemma in printing thin shell structures is the balance between material efficiency and structural soundness. The use of more material will produce a more solid and sound structure but it …