Graph-based mass customisation of modular precast bridge systems - Methodology for kit development and algorithmic design

Lothar Kolbeck, Simon Vilgertshofer, André Borrmann

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Abstract

Modular construction is a method to respond to the high demand on bridge facilities while encountering a pressing need to reduce resource consumption and to respond to shortage of skilled labour. By standardising systems through modular parts and their interfaces, scale effects can be reached and related manufacturing and planning processes can be industrialised. Regarding design, the automated generation of high-quality product models usable for various downstream applications becomes economic. Allocated in this context, this contribution presents an algorithmic design approach for the mass customisation of a modular precast bridge system. Particular requirements to be abided are, first, the construction with small-scale and lightweight precast elements to leverage flow production and, second, the adaptability of the system and modules to a range of height profiles and alignments, and third, the design with aesthetic and complex geometries. The developed methodology and a case study are presented including construction kit development, related parametric product modeling and algorithmic mass customisation.

Original languageEnglish
StatePublished - 2023
Event30th International Conference on Intelligent Computing in Engineering 2023, EG-ICE 2023 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 4 Jul 20237 Jul 2023

Conference

Conference30th International Conference on Intelligent Computing in Engineering 2023, EG-ICE 2023
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period4/07/237/07/23

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