The course provides the basic knowledge of form finding techniques and shape optimization, applied to two-dimensional structures, in particular shells and membranes. These particular structures mainly show their static behavior through their shapes, becoming this way fundamental components of the architectural language.
scheda docente
materiale didattico
In general, each topic will be introduced with the following scheme:
1) Practical exercise or study of example architectures
2) Interpretive theoretical models
3) Numerical Simulations
Following this scheme we will proceed to recall the basic concepts of some important structural types:
a) Rope, arch, elastic curve
b) Cable nets, systems of beams
c) Plates and Shells
The structural models will be presented through synthetic formulations and the solution of the model equations will be found through software. The students will be guided in software simulations and will learn the tools necessary to control the result of the simulations.
After the introduction of structural models, an overview of some methods for structural surfaces design will be given:
1) Form finding
a. Physical models
b. computational models
2) Optimization
a. Topological
b. Shape
Some software dedicated to such methods will be used.
The students, divided into groups, will develop a simple project by choosing one or more of the proposed methods.
Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization
2) Giulio Pizzetti - Zorgno Trisciuoglio A. Maria
Principi statici e forme strutturali
Programma
The course will be mainly given following an inductive method, hints on theoretical models will be treated anyway.In general, each topic will be introduced with the following scheme:
1) Practical exercise or study of example architectures
2) Interpretive theoretical models
3) Numerical Simulations
Following this scheme we will proceed to recall the basic concepts of some important structural types:
a) Rope, arch, elastic curve
b) Cable nets, systems of beams
c) Plates and Shells
The structural models will be presented through synthetic formulations and the solution of the model equations will be found through software. The students will be guided in software simulations and will learn the tools necessary to control the result of the simulations.
After the introduction of structural models, an overview of some methods for structural surfaces design will be given:
1) Form finding
a. Physical models
b. computational models
2) Optimization
a. Topological
b. Shape
Some software dedicated to such methods will be used.
The students, divided into groups, will develop a simple project by choosing one or more of the proposed methods.
Testi Adottati
1) Sigrid Adriaenssens, Philippe BlockShell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization
2) Giulio Pizzetti - Zorgno Trisciuoglio A. Maria
Principi statici e forme strutturali
Bibliografia Di Riferimento
- Form and Force - Zalewski - Strutture – Schodek - Structure&Architecture - A. McDonald - The Structural Basis of Architecture – Sandaker, Eggen, CruvellierModalità Erogazione
The course is developed through lectures, home-work and design reviews, physical models implementation. Proper software for form finding and structural modeling will be explained and used. - SAP2000 - Grasshopper Tool Karamba - Grasshopper Tool Kangaroo PhysicsModalità Frequenza
75% of classes are mandatoryModalità Valutazione
Discussion about the design results and/or physical models and/or numerical models.
scheda docente
materiale didattico
In general, each topic will be introduced with the following scheme:
1) Practical exercise or study of example architectures
2) Interpretive theoretical models
3) Numerical Simulations
Following this scheme we will proceed to recall the basic concepts of some important structural types:
a) Rope, arch, elastic curve
b) Cable nets, systems of beams
c) Plates and Shells
The structural models will be presented through synthetic formulations and the solution of the model equations will be found through software. The students will be guided in software simulations and will learn the tools necessary to control the result of the simulations.
After the introduction of structural models, an overview of some methods for structural surfaces design will be given:
1) Form finding
a. Physical models
b. computational models
2) Optimization
a. Topological
b. Shape
Some software dedicated to such methods will be used.
The students, divided into groups, will develop a simple project by choosing one or more of the proposed methods.
Shell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization
2) Giulio Pizzetti - Zorgno Trisciuoglio A. Maria
Principi statici e forme strutturali
Programma
The course will be mainly given following an inductive method, hints on theoretical models will be treated anyway.In general, each topic will be introduced with the following scheme:
1) Practical exercise or study of example architectures
2) Interpretive theoretical models
3) Numerical Simulations
Following this scheme we will proceed to recall the basic concepts of some important structural types:
a) Rope, arch, elastic curve
b) Cable nets, systems of beams
c) Plates and Shells
The structural models will be presented through synthetic formulations and the solution of the model equations will be found through software. The students will be guided in software simulations and will learn the tools necessary to control the result of the simulations.
After the introduction of structural models, an overview of some methods for structural surfaces design will be given:
1) Form finding
a. Physical models
b. computational models
2) Optimization
a. Topological
b. Shape
Some software dedicated to such methods will be used.
The students, divided into groups, will develop a simple project by choosing one or more of the proposed methods.
Testi Adottati
1) Sigrid Adriaenssens, Philippe BlockShell Structures for Architecture: Form Finding and Optimization
2) Giulio Pizzetti - Zorgno Trisciuoglio A. Maria
Principi statici e forme strutturali
Bibliografia Di Riferimento
- Form and Force - Zalewski - Strutture – Schodek - Structure&Architecture - A. McDonald - The Structural Basis of Architecture – Sandaker, Eggen, CruvellierModalità Erogazione
The course is developed through lectures, home-work and design reviews, physical models implementation. Proper software for form finding and structural modeling will be explained and used. - SAP2000 - Grasshopper Tool Karamba - Grasshopper Tool Kangaroo PhysicsModalità Frequenza
75% of classes are mandatoryModalità Valutazione
Discussion about the design results and/or physical models and/or numerical models.