Robotically Fabricated Thin-shell Vaulting: A method for the integration of multi-axis fabrication processes with algorithmic form-finding techniques (2011)
article⁄Robotically Fabricated Thin-shell Vaulting: A method for the integration of multi-axis fabrication processes with algorithmic form-finding techniques (2011)
abstract⁄This paper proposes and describes a new methodology for the design, fabrication, and construction of unreinforced thinshell stone vaulting through the use of algorithmic formfinding techniques and multiaxis robotic water jet cutting. The techniques build upon traditional thinshell masonry vaulting tectonics to produce a masonry system capable of selfsupport during construction. The proposed methodology expands the application of thinshell vaulting to irregular forms, has the potential to reduce the labor cost of vault construction, and opens the possibility of response to external factors such as siting constraints and environmental criteria. The intent of the research is to reignite and reanimate unreinforced compressive masonry vaulting as a contemporary building practice.
keywords⁄masonry vaulting,
robotic fabrication,
water-jet cutting,
multi-axis fabrication,
dynamic relaxation,
file-to-factory,
form-finding,
self-supporting,
parametric modeling,
computational design,
2011
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| Year |
2011 |
| Authors |
Kaczynski, Maciej P.; McGee, Wes; Pigram, David. |
| Issue |
ACADIA 11: Integration through Computation |
| Pages |
114-121 |
| Library link |
N/A |
| Entry filename |
robotically-fabricated-thin-shell-vaulting |
