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Engineering architectural Free Forms

Eng. Davide TonelliPh.D. Student in Civil Engineering Techniques

EMAIL: davide.tonelli@dic.unipi.it

WEBSITE: www.dic.unipi.it/davide.tonelli/

University of Pisa - ITDoctoral School of Engineering Leonardo da Vinci

14 January 2013

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RESEARCH TOPIC

Contemporary Architecture = Complex Forms

MAIN PROBLEM TO BE ADDRESSED

Skin production. Paneling Problem.

SOLUTION

Rationalization

a Posteriori: Approximation problem

a Priori: Design problem

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Theoretical and Analytical ToolsComputer ToolsEngineering of Free Forms by Digital Tools - an EXAMPLE

Mathematical Tools

linear algebra and differential calculus

differential geometry

topology

Engineering Tools

graphic statics - (to approximate free form surfaces by funicularsurfaces) - through digital tools implementations : RhinoVault

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Computer Tools

Horizontal CAD -broad application domain:Rhinoceros

Vertical CAD - sector-based and specific for mesh manipulation :Rhinoceros Plug-In : Evolute Tool Pro, Paneling Tools

Scripting Interface - to implement your own algorithms :flexibility

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Mesh Handling

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CONCLUSIONS - 1

Acquire knowledge and mastery of the very basic tools (analyticaland computer ones). - DONE -

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CONCLUSIONS - 2

To TRY to Develop a specific digital tool for hexagonal mesh handling:a new Plug-In for Rhinoceros.- TO BE DONE, but I tried to lay the foundations -

Mathematical Skills

- hexagonal subdivision algorithms- optimization algorithms: form approximation- algorithms for the enforcement of constraints: e.g. face planarity,substructure with torsion-less nodes , co-planarity of vertices alongcreases etc...

Computer Skills

- VBScript and/or Python scripting language- programming language C++ for the implementation of theHalf-Edge Data Structure

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CONCLUSIONS - 3

To Import Know-How about complex forms handling within thecontext of Pisa, by means of internships in high-tech companies *.- PRELIMINARY APPROVAL -

* for example: Evolute Gmbh, Waagner Biro, Permasteelisa, BuroHappold, Arup, RFR

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CONCLUSIONS - 4

To Settle a Procedure supplied of proper standard tools aimed tohandle the Engineering Process of architectural Complex Forms.- TO BE DONE -

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