Geometry-Driven Stock-Constrained Truss Design via Equilibrium-Based Structural Models

Tao Sun, Marina Konstantatou, Corentin Fivet, Pierluigi D’Acunto

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Abstract

This paper presents a geometry-driven approach to form-finding with reused stock elements. Our proposed workflow uses a K-mean algorithm to cluster stock elements and incorporate their geometrical values early in the form-finding process. A feedback loop improves the reuse rate over multiple iterations, and a best-fit heuristic algorithm is used to examine the reuse states. A detailed example and a case study demonstrate the efficacy of the method. This results in a form-finding method with reused stock elements; hence, promoting sustainable design and reducing environmental impact in the built environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationShell and Spatial Structures - Proceedings of IWSS 2023
EditorsStefano Gabriele, Amedeo Manuello Bertetto, Francesco Marmo, Andrea Micheletti
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages727-736
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9783031443275
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event2nd Italian Workshop on Shell and Spatial Structures, IWSS 2023 - Turin, Italy
Duration: 26 Jun 202328 Jun 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume437
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference2nd Italian Workshop on Shell and Spatial Structures, IWSS 2023
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityTurin
Period26/06/2328/06/23

Keywords

  • form-finding
  • graphic statics
  • machine learning
  • pin-jointed structure
  • reuse

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