Optimization of branching structures for free-form surfaces using force density method

Branching structures are mechanically efficient in supporting large-span structures, such as free-form roofs. To support a roof with a specified geometry, we present a novel shape and topology optimization method to find the optimal branching structure in this paper. In the proposed method, the bran...

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Main Authors: Baoshi Jiang, Jingyao Zhang, Makoto Ohsaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13467581.2021.1928509