Design of Flat Vaults with Topological Interlocking Solids
| Autor: | Francesca Lecci, Cecilia Mazzoli, Riccardo Gulli, Cristiana Bartolomei |
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| Přispěvatelé: | Francesca Lecci, Cecilia Mazzoli, Cristiana Bartolomei, Riccardo Gulli |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Computer science General Mathematics Constraint (computer-aided design) Structure (category theory) Floor surfaces 02 engineering and technology Geometric shape Dissipation 021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology Topology Lock (computer science) Platonic solid Flat vault Interlocking Platonic solid symbols.namesake 020303 mechanical engineering & transports 0203 mechanical engineering Architecture symbols Point (geometry) 0210 nano-technology Topological Interlocking Materials (TIM) Interlocking Stereotomy |
| Popis: | This paper investigates the principles that regulate complex stereotomic constructions as a starting point for the design of a new two-dimensional floor structure based on the principles of TIM (Topological Interlocking Materials). These interlocking systems use an assembly of identical Platonic solids which, due to the mutual bearing between adjacent units and the presence of a global peripheral constraint, lock together to form pure geometric shapes. This type of structure offers several advantages such as a high energy dissipation capacity and tolerance towards localised failure, which has made it a popular research topic over the last 30 years. The current research project includes a case study of an assembly of interlocking cubes to create a “flat vault”. The resulting vault design features a striking appearance and its geometry may be manipulated to achieve different two-dimensional solutions, provided certain geometric conditions necessary for the stability of the system are followed. |
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