Robotically fabricated thin-shell vaulting: A method for the integration of multi-axis fabrication processes with algorithmic form-finding techniques

Kaczynski, MP; McGee, W; Pigram, D

Robotically fabricated thin-shell vaulting: A method for the integration of multi-axis fabrication processes with algorithmic form-finding techniques

Kaczynski, MP McGee, W Pigram, D

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Citation:: Integration Through Computation - Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, ACADIA 2011, 2011, pp. 114 - 121
Issue Date:: 2011-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Kaczynski, MP	en_US
dc.contributor.author	McGee, W	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Pigram, D	en_US
dc.date.issued	2011-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Integration Through Computation - Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, ACADIA 2011, 2011, pp. 114 - 121	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	9781613645956	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/19364
dc.description.abstract	This paper proposes and describes a new methodology for the design, fabrication, and construction of unreinforced thin-shell stone vaulting through the use of algorithmic form-finding techniques and multi-axis robotic water jet cutting. The techniques build upon traditional thin-shell masonry vaulting tectonics to produce a masonry system capable of self-support during construction. The proposed methodology expands the application of thin-shell vaulting to irregular forms, has the potential to reduce the labor cost of vault construction, and opens the possibility of response to external factors such as siting constraints and environmental criteria. The intent of the research is to reignite and reanimate unreinforced compressive masonr y vaulting as a contemporary building practice.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Integration Through Computation - Proceedings of the 31st Annual Conference of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, ACADIA 2011	en_US
dc.title	Robotically fabricated thin-shell vaulting: A method for the integration of multi-axis fabrication processes with algorithmic form-finding techniques	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.for	120101 Architectural Design	en_US
dc.location.activity	Calgary and Banff, Alberta, Canada	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Architecture
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US

Abstract:

This paper proposes and describes a new methodology for the design, fabrication, and construction of unreinforced thin-shell stone vaulting through the use of algorithmic form-finding techniques and multi-axis robotic water jet cutting. The techniques build upon traditional thin-shell masonry vaulting tectonics to produce a masonry system capable of self-support during construction. The proposed methodology expands the application of thin-shell vaulting to irregular forms, has the potential to reduce the labor cost of vault construction, and opens the possibility of response to external factors such as siting constraints and environmental criteria. The intent of the research is to reignite and reanimate unreinforced compressive masonr y vaulting as a contemporary building practice.

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