Journal
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
Volume 66, Issue -, Pages 43-58Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.autcon.2016.03.010
Keywords
Self-similar fractals; Random fractals; Iterated function system; Diamond square algorithm; Free-form canopy structure; Nature-inspired architecture
Funding
- Politecnico di Torino's Doctoral and Abroad Research Grant
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This paper aims to explore the scope of applying the concept of fractal geometry in the field of architecture and construction. There are mainly two different types of fractals - self-similar fractal and random fractal. In this paper, both types of fractals are used to design a nature-inspired architectural structure with the strategy of exploring the potency of fractal geometry as a geometric framework that can offer new structural forms. Based on the mathematical formulations of self-similar fractal shape and random fractal shape, tree-inspired branching supports and natural terrain inspired unsmooth crinkled roof are modeled using the algorithms of Iterated Function System and Midpoint Displacement (Diamond Square Algorithm) method respectively. Fractal dimensions are calculated to assess the visual complexity of the roof surface and branching supports. Finite element analysis is performed to assess the structural strength of the model with respect to changing of fractal dimensions. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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