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Constrained Form-Finding of Tension-Compression Structures using Automatic Differentiation

This paper proposes a computational approach to form-find pin-jointed bar structures subjected to combinations of tension and compression forces. The generated equilibrium states can meet structural and geometrical constraints via gradient-based optimizati ...

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Computational Conceptual Design – Typological Exploration Of Spatial Truss Systems Through Optimization

Corentin Jean Dominique Fivet, Pierluigi D'Acunto, Jonas Warmuth

Exploring a wide range of relevant design options from the outset is crucial for every sound conceptual design process. Optimization techniques are generally employed to generate well-performing structural design options. However, focusing only on performa ...

2023

Electro-Adhesive Tubular Clutch for Variable-Stiffness Robots

Dario Floreano, Hoang Vu Phan, Yi Sun, Krishna Manaswi Digumarti, Omar Aloui

Electro-adhesive clutches have become effective tools for variable stiffness functions in many robotic systems due to their light weight, high speed and strong brake force. In this paper, we present a novel, tubular design of an electro-adhesive clutch. Ou ...

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Synthesis of Kit-of-parts Structures for Reuse

Corentin Jean Dominique Fivet, Gennaro Senatore, Jan Friedrich Georg Brütting, Alex-Manuel Muresan, Ioannis Mirtsopoulos

This paper shows a computational workflow to design a kit of parts consisting of linear bars and spherical joints that can be employed to assemble, take apart, and rebuild diverse reticular structures, e.g. gridshells and space frames. Being able to reuse ...

2021

Variable-stiffness tensegrity spine

Dario Floreano, Davide Zappetti, Enrico Ajanic, Roc Arandes Vilagrasa

Vertebrates, including amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, with their ability to change the stiffness of the spine to increase load-bearing capability or flexibility, have inspired roboticists to develop artificial variable-stiffness spines. However, ...

2020

Optimum design of frame structures from a stock of reclaimed elements

Corentin Jean Dominique Fivet, Gennaro Senatore, Jan Friedrich Georg Brütting

This paper presents optimization methods to design frame structures from a stock of existing elements. These methods are relevant when reusing structural elements over multiple service lives. Reuse has the potential to reduce the environmental impact of bu ...

2020

Imagining with and in Space: Structural support as a cognitive device in architectural education

Dieter Dietz, Julien Lafontaine Carboni, Aurélie Dupuis, Darío Negueruela Del Castillo

In this paper, we will argue that the structure of the spatio-temporal pedagogical set-up and the elaboration of an evolutionary support for operations of cognition and imagination are powerful in transforming learning cultures. We develop this argument in ...

2020

Experimental testing of a small-scale truss beam that adapts to loads through large shape changes

Ian Smith, Gennaro Senatore, Arka Prabhata Reksowardojo

Adaptive structures can modify their shape and internal forces through sensing and actuation in order to maintain optimal performance under changing actions. Substantial whole-life energy can be saved with respect to traditional passive designs through wel ...

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Space frame

Constrained Form-Finding of Tension-Compression Structures using Automatic Differentiation

Computational Conceptual Design – Typological Exploration Of Spatial Truss Systems Through Optimization

Electro-Adhesive Tubular Clutch for Variable-Stiffness Robots

Minimal mass design of active tensegrity structures

Synthesis of Kit-of-parts Structures for Reuse

Variable-stiffness tensegrity spine

Research on a New Class of Planar Tensegrity Trusses Consisting of Repetitive Units

Optimum design of frame structures from a stock of reclaimed elements

Imagining with and in Space: Structural support as a cognitive device in architectural education

Experimental testing of a small-scale truss beam that adapts to loads through large shape changes

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Minimal mass design of active tensegrity structures

Computational Conceptual Design – Typological Exploration Of Spatial Truss Systems Through Optimization

Electro-Adhesive Tubular Clutch for Variable-Stiffness Robots

Synthesis of Kit-of-parts Structures for Reuse

Constrained Form-Finding of Tension-Compression Structures using Automatic Differentiation

Variable-stiffness tensegrity spine

Research on a New Class of Planar Tensegrity Trusses Consisting of Repetitive Units

Optimum design of frame structures from a stock of reclaimed elements

Imagining with and in Space: Structural support as a cognitive device in architectural education

Experimental testing of a small-scale truss beam that adapts to loads through large shape changes