Publications by Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller

Experimental investigation of the influence of integral mechanical attachments on structural behaviour of timber folded surface structures

Yves Weinand, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller, Andrea Stitic

Structural behaviour of timber folded surface systems greatly depends on the connections ability to transfer the occurring forces between the adjacent elements and finally to the supports. This paper focuses on multiple tab-and-slot joints (MTSJ), where di ...

2018

Rotational mechanical behaviour of wood-wood connections with application to double-layered folded timber-plate structure

Yves Weinand, Julien Gamerro, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller

This paper is focused on the structural design of an innovative wood-wood connection designed for a full-scale double-layered timber folded-plate structure: the new Vidy theatre pavilion (Lausanne, Switzerland). Investigations into the potential of these n ...

2018

Double-layered timber plate shell. International Journal of Space Structures

Yves Weinand, Mark Pauly, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller, Mina Konakovic Lukovic, Mira Dedijer

This article presents a new lightweight construction system for doubly curved shells made from timber plates, inspired by the masonry vaults of Eladio Dieste. The system was developed for a specific case-study project, and general applications to other fre ...

2017

Théâtre Vidy Lausanne - A Double-Layered Timber Folded Plate Structure

Yves Weinand, Julien Gamerro, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller

This article describes the first full-scale realization of a double-layered, folded plate structure (DLFP), for a new hall for the Théâtre Vidy Lausanne. (Fig. 1). Enabled by a novel double-tenon connection technology, the shape of the components simultane ...

2017

A 3D Cutting Method for Integral 1DOF Multiple-Tab-and-Slot Joints for Timber Plates, using 5-axis CNC Cutting Technology

Yves Weinand, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller

Integral Mechanical Attachment (IMA) uses features in the form of components for their connection. In addition to the transfer of forces, locator features are used as integral assembly guides. Prismatic, single-degree-of-freedom (1DOF) joints only allow fo ...

2016

Integrale Verbindungen für Faltwerke aus Holzwerkstoffplatten

Yves Weinand, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller

Über einen langen Zeitraum wurden im Zimmererhandwerk Holzverbindungen mit Handwerkzeugen wie Beilen, Sägen und Stemmeisen hergestellt. Diese traditionellen Verbindungen nutzten die Form der Bauteile, um Kräfte zu übertragen. Das Konzept wird auch als inte ...

2016

Théâtre Vidy Lausanne - Ein zweischichtiges gefaltetes Flächentragwerk aus Brettsperrholz

Yves Weinand, Julien Gamerro, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller, Pierre-Olivier Paul Bertrand Coanon

Dieser Artikel beschreibt die erste vollmasstäbliche Umsetzung eines zweischichtigen, gefalteten Flächentragwerkes aus Brettsperrholzplatten, für das Projekt Théâtre Vidy Lausanne. Durch eine neuartige Doppelzapfen-Verbindungstechnik dient die Form der Bau ...

Swiss Wood Innovation Network S-WIN2016

Interlocking Folded Plate – Integral Mechanical Attachment for Structural Wood Panels

Yves Weinand, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller

Automatic joinery has become a common technique for the jointing of beams in timber framing and roofing. It has revived traditional, integral joints such as mortise and tenon connections. Similarly, but only recently, the automatic fabrication of tradition ...

2015

On the Semi-rigidity of Dovetail Joint for the Joinery of LVL Panels

Yves Weinand, Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller, Laurent Humbert, Stéphane Nicolas Roche

This paper focuses on multiple tab-and-slot joints (MTSJ) for load-carrying assembly of structural wood elements, which are inspired by traditional cabinetmaking joints and adapted for automatic fabrication and engineered wood panels such as laminated vene ...

Springer Verlag2015

Integral Mechanical Attachment for Timber Folded Plate Structures

Christopher Werner Matthias Robeller

Timber folded plate Structures combine the advantages of timber as a construction material, such as its carbon-dioxide storage, low energy production and favorable weight-to-strength ratio, with the structural efficiency and elegance of folded surface stru ...

EPFL2015