Optimization of Patterned Surface Structures

This thesis advances a recent work on the optimization of patterned surface structures used for architecture and structural engineering. On their own, well-designed surface structures--such as plates and shells--can be highly efficient, but by introducing specific aperture patterns, designers can further improve their potential for structural efficiency. Used as a way to invigorate an otherwise homogeneous architectural environment, even intricately patterned surfaces with highly complex geometries can be realized thanks to recent advancements in digital fabrication technologies. Most recent work on the integration of pattern design and structural optimization lacks general structural engineering applicability and does not address the incompatibility of traditional analysis methods with contemporary CAD environments.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

2020

Author dc:creator

• Rivera, Diego Alfonso.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Caitlin T. Mueller.

• Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Statement dc:rights

• MIT theses may be protected by copyright. Please reuse MIT thesis content according to the MIT Libraries Permissions Policy, which is available through the URL provided.

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/127323

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/127323