Textile hybrid: based on isolated bent compression members
Master´s degree in Parametric Design in Architecture
Form-finding: During the design process, extensive physical
prototyping was used to ideate a system that would be structural-
ly performing and could be resolved at micro, meso and macro
scale. The first stage consist in the creation of primitive modules
or rubrics. The topological units comprise at least one beam and
one cable (Figure A19). The design development is primarily
focused on generating periodic or aperiodic tileable units which
have a high degree of hybrid performance. Then, through an
array, it creates an aggregation system creating a macro shape
(Figure A20). The final result is a tower with structural efficiency
and elegant aesthetically.
Structural system behavior: The system stability relies on the
interaction between the fiber glass rods and the PVC membrane,
which requires pattern cutting. The rods are embedded into the
knitted fabric. Deep form-active hybrid skin. Diverse structur-
al behaviors interacting at different scales and combining in
one macro-shape. It is worthy to mention that the structure has
three main scales of structural behaviour, a macro-scale (overall
structural behaviour), meso scale (membrane reinforcement)
and micro scale (bespoke textile membrane). This project is a
good example of computational workflow [Holden, A. Tamke, M.
Ramsgaard, M. 2016].
Figure A19: Quick topological sketches of primitive modules
3.2.7. TOROIDAL CARBON NANOTUBES ADVANCES
Models of toroidal carbon nanotubes for future implentation in
comunication systems. Research based on topology and energy
efficiency. TCNTs, which have been evaluated for their poten-
tial applications in terahertz communication systems, provide a
challenge of some magnitude from a purely scientific perspective
(Figure A21)
Figure A20: Spatial polar array assembly. Creation of macro-shapes
Figure A21: hollow prisms scheme of toroidal carbon nanotubes.
-Holden, A. Tamke, M. Ramsgaard, M. 2016. Exploratory Topology Modelling of Form-Active Hybrid Structures. In: Procedia Engineering 155. 71-80.
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