PARAMETRIC GRIDSHELL DESIGN

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Bachelor Thesis, Civil Engineering, TH Nürnberg

 

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EXPERIENCE

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Parametric Gridshell Design

• Study of variation for geometry and topology
• Rationalization strategies for batch production of flat glass panels and equal length bars

Structural Design

• Rhino ↔ Sofistik data exchange
• 3D geometrically nonlinear structural analysis with imperfections, buckling and limit analysis
• Detail design of all steel members and connection details
• Detail design of the glazing against static and impact loading

3D Detailing

• BIM model
• Generation of CNC fabrication data for all bespoke 3D parts

 

The thesis has been awarded the Karl-Rieger-Preis 2014, sponsored by Oehmke + Herbert Planungsgesellschaft