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Thicker funicular: Particle-spring systems for variable-depth form-responding compression-only structures
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ThickerFunicular.pdf
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Author(s)
Clifford, B
Date Issued
June 27, 2013
Publisher
CRC Press
Citation
Clifford, B. 2013. "Thicker funicular: Particle-spring systems for variable-depth form-responding compression-only structures."
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Author's final manuscript
Abstract
Particle-spring systems are commonly used to develop compression-only form finding systems. This paper proposes to use a particle-spring system to respond to a desired form in order to generate a variable-depth, compression-only structure. As a variable-depth system, loads can be re-directed through the depth of material in order to result in a desired form, as opposed to a structurally optimal form that assumes a uniform thickness approach. This paper proposes to generate, build, and test compression-only structures in response to a desired architectural geometry. This research will allow for integration with external programs to input a desired form, and result in a constructible compression-only structure. © 2013 Taylor & Francis Group.
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DOI of Published Version
10.1201/b15267-94