On the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature, form and simplicity
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2003.
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| author | Kassabian, Paul E. (Paul Edward), 1974- |
| author2 | Jerome J. Connor. |
| author_facet | Jerome J. Connor. Kassabian, Paul E. (Paul Edward), 1974- |
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| description | Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2003. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/295682019-04-11T03:27:52Z On the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature, form and simplicity Kassabian, Paul E. (Paul Edward), 1974- Jerome J. Connor. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Civil and Environmental Engineering. Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2003. Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-90). The central thrust of this thesis is that there is much to learn from Nature. What surrounds us, and has been with us from the beginning of time, still has many insights to offer, if we are only willing to look. In Nature, shape is cheaper than material. Forces and form are continuously linked and the concept of adaptability is central to survival. Many of our designs, in contrast, have been over-designed, unresponsive and unchangeable. This thesis covers how well thought through form can yield impressive benefits which, in combination with adaptability, can create structures that are efficient as well as beautiful. Specific forms in Nature are discussed as well relevant historical examples from the built environment; including new work in deployable structures. As an example of these concepts, a kinetic adaptive structural surface was designed and built. This responded to applied loads by actively changing its shape. The thesis concludes with a discussion on emergence as one of the ways ahead for structural design that involves distributed sensing and control. Paul E. Kassabian. S.M. 2006-03-24T16:03:05Z 2006-03-24T16:03:05Z 2003 2003 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/29568 52734011 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 100 p. 5808084 bytes 5807889 bytes application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Civil and Environmental Engineering. Kassabian, Paul E. (Paul Edward), 1974- On the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature, form and simplicity |
| title | On the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature, form and simplicity |
| title_full | On the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature, form and simplicity |
| title_fullStr | On the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature, form and simplicity |
| title_full_unstemmed | On the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature, form and simplicity |
| title_short | On the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature, form and simplicity |
| title_sort | on the design of a kinetic adaptive structural surface with reference to nature form and simplicity |
| topic | Civil and Environmental Engineering. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/29568 |
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