Academic | Group work | 2022
Professor: Ezio Blasetti | Group members: Cem Akgun, Aisha Alshehri, Adhityan Anbumozhi, Adam Blood
Professor: Ezio Blasetti | Group members: Cem Akgun, Aisha Alshehri, Adhityan Anbumozhi, Adam Blood
This studio focused on robotic fabrication with carbon fiber and generative algorithmic methods in architectural design. The exploration took the form of design research, which was realized through an architectural proposal at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park.
Considering the superiority of carbon fiber in tension versus compression, our team focused on the design of a tensile structure. A structural analysis was performed on each iteration in order to develop a general understanding of the flow of forces through the structures. In order to design a weaving pattern from the structural analysis, an algorithmic process involving GH Python was developed that connected anchor points via geodesic lines mapped across the mesh surface of our structure. Once the primary geodesic curves were mapped, another algorithm was used to array a series of curves outward from the primary geodesics, reinforcing the flow of forces between the anchors. Our prototype was made by weaving carbon fiber with a 6 axis industrial IRB 4600 robotic arm. The four quadrants that formed it were baked in an oven to strengthen the fiber. They were assembled by bolts in pre-planned connection spots.
FINAL PROTOTYPE & ROBOTIC WEAVING SEQUENCE FOR ONE QUADRANT
ROBOTIC WEAVING SIMULATION & FABRICATION
WEAVING PATTERN AND ROBOTIC CODE CREATED WITH GH PYTHON
PLAN, SECTION & RENDERINGS
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS & GEODESIC LINES FOR FULL MODEL & PROTOTYPE
MODELS CREATED WITH GRASSHOPPER PLUG-IN KANGAROO
ANALYSIS DONE THROUGH GRASSHOPPER PLUG-IN MILLIPEDE
PROTOTYPE CREATION & ASSEMBLY FOR EACH QUADRANT
