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Subdivision graphic statics

This research explores the potential of combining graphic statics with (finite) subdivision schemes to generate exciting compressive solutions for given loading and boundary conditions in two dimensions.

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The presented approach emphasizes the independence of the internal and external equilibrium polygons in the force diagram of compression-only structures and suggests a design strategy by reconfiguring the internal force polygons through subdividing the space bounded by the external force polygon. The resulting structural forms demonstrate the strength of graphical methods for design and form finding of structures.

Publications

Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Compression-only form finding through finite subdivision of the external force polygon,Proceedings of the IASS-SLTE 2014 Symposium,Brasilia, Brazil,2014.
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.On the Equilibrium of Funicular Polyhedral Frames and Convex Polyhedral Force Diagrams,Computer-Aided Design,63: 118-128,2015.
Akbarzadeh M., Van Mele T. and Block P.Spatial compression-only form finding through subdivision of external force polyhedron,Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium,Amsterdam,2015 (August).
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