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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254349503321

Autore

Zawidzki Machi

Titolo

Discrete Optimization in Architecture [[electronic resource] ] : Extremely Modular Systems / / by Machi Zawidzki

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

ISBN

981-10-1109-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XIV, 121 p. 118 illus., 72 illus. in color.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology, , 2199-580X

Disciplina

720.28402855369

Soggetti

Buildings—Design and construction

Building

Construction

Engineering, Architectural

Computer-aided engineering

Mechanics

Mechanics, Applied

Regional planning

Urban planning

Structural materials

Building Construction and Design

Computer-Aided Engineering (CAD, CAE) and Design

Solid Mechanics

Landscape/Regional and Urban Planning

Structural Materials

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Sommario/riassunto

This book is comprised of two parts, both of which explore modular systems: Pipe-Z (PZ) and Truss-Z (TZ), respectively. It presents several methods of creating PZ and TZ structures subjected to discrete optimization. The algorithms presented employ graph-theoretic and heuristic methods. The underlying idea of both systems is to create free-form structures using the minimal number of types of modular



elements. PZ is more conceptual, as it forms single-branch mathematical knots with a single type of module. Conversely, TZ is a skeletal system for creating free-form pedestrian ramps and ramp networks among any number of terminals in space. In physical space, TZ uses two types of modules that are mirror reflections of each other. The optimization criteria discussed include: the minimal number of units, maximal adherence to the given guide paths, etc.