Design of CASTonCAST shell structures based on load path network method. Issue 3 (June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Enrique Monzó, Lluís; Schwartz, Joseph
• Is Part Of: International journal of space structures. Volume 32:Issue 3/4(2017)
• Page Start: 216
• Page End: 225
• Publication Date: 2017-06
• Subjects: architectural geometry -- fabrication-aware design -- freeform shapes -- precast concrete -- shell structures -- structural design -- structural form-finding -- strut-and-tie models; Space frame structures -- Periodicals; Space (Architecture) -- Periodicals; Space (Architecture); Space frame structures; Periodicals; 624.177
• DOI: 10.1177/0266351117736650
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0956-0599

Abstract

The CASTonCAST system consists in designing and producing architectural freeform shapes from precast stackable components. This allows fabricating and constructing curved shapes in concrete in an efficient and sustainable manner. Currently, the geometric modeling process of the system does not ensure that the shapes are load-bearing. This article introduces a method for the design of shell structures from stackable components based on the CASTonCAST system. In this research, the structural analysis is conducted using load path network method since this method helps integrating design, realization, and structural aspects.