Discrete Optimization in Architecture
Building Envelope
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Construction & Construction Trades, Computers, Application Software, CAD/CAM
| Author: | Machi Zawidzki | ISBN: | 9789811013911 |
| Publisher: | Springer Singapore | Publication: | September 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Machi Zawidzki |
| ISBN: | 9789811013911 |
| Publisher: | Springer Singapore |
| Publication: | September 15, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
This book explores the extremely modular systems that meet two criteria: they allow the creation of structurally sound free-form structures, and they are comprised of as few types of modules as possible. Divided into two parts, it presents Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ) systems. PZ is more fundamental and forms spatial mathematical knots by assembling one type of unit (PZM). The shape of PZ is controlled by relative twists of a sequence of congruent PZMs. TZ is a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networks among any number of terminals in space. TZ structures are composed of four variations of a single basic unit subjected to affine transformations (mirror reflection, rotation and combination of both).
This book explores the extremely modular systems that meet two criteria: they allow the creation of structurally sound free-form structures, and they are comprised of as few types of modules as possible. Divided into two parts, it presents Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ) systems. PZ is more fundamental and forms spatial mathematical knots by assembling one type of unit (PZM). The shape of PZ is controlled by relative twists of a sequence of congruent PZMs. TZ is a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networks among any number of terminals in space. TZ structures are composed of four variations of a single basic unit subjected to affine transformations (mirror reflection, rotation and combination of both).
