Infrasonic (2019)
article⁄Infrasonic (2019)
abstract⁄In 2015, an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude displaced over 6.6 million people in Kathmandu, Nepal. Three years later, the country continues in its struggle to rebuild its capital. The aim of this study is to investigate a construction system, produced from locally sourced materials, that can aggregate and deploy as selfbuilt, habitable infrastructure. The study focused on the relationship between material resonance, earthquake resistant structures, and fabrication strategies. An agentbased formfinding algorithm was developed using knowledge acquired through physical prototyping of myceliumbased composites to generate earthquake resistant geometries, optimize material usage, and enhance spatial performance. The results show compelling evidence for a construction methodology to design and construct a 34 story building that holds a higher degree of resistance to earthquakes. The scope of work contributes to advancements in bioengineering, confirming easytogrow, lightweight myceliumcomposites as viable structural materials for construction.
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| Year |
2019 |
| Authors |
Grewal, Neil; Escallon, Miguel; Chaudhary, Abhinav; Hramyka, Alina. |
| Issue |
ACADIA 19:UBIQUITY AND AUTONOMY |
| Pages |
234-245 |
| Library link |
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| Entry filename |
infrasonic |
