PARAMETRIC GRIDSHELL DESIGN
Bachelor Thesis, Civil Engineering, TH Nürnberg
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EXPERIENCE
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