Polyhedral Graphic Statics is a geometry-based structural design method based on polyhedral reciprocal diagrams first proposed by Rankine and Maxwell 150 years ago. Providing a unique design guide for structural form finding of efficient spatial structures, this book offers up-to-date insights into the field of geometry-based structural design. The author introduces a different design domain, the force domain, and explains the relationship between the geometry of efficient structural forms and the geometric equilibrium of forces called the force diagram. Beginning with step-by-step geometric methods to construct the reciprocal force diagram for simple structural forms, the book then advances to more articulated systems. These include spatial compression-only forms and systems with mixed tensile and compressive forces. Presenting computational applications, the text provides algebraic formulation for form finding in 3D. Discover the applications of this pioneering method in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, and the design of carbon-absorbing structures.
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Preface; A brief history; 1. Equilibrium of a single node; 2. Equilibrium of a system of forces; 3. Compression-only form finding; 4. Designing the force diagrams for articulated compression only forms; 5. Systems with combined tensions and compression; 6. Geometric degrees of freedom and statically indeterminate funicular networks; 7. Algebraic formulation for polyhedral graphic statics; 8. Broader applications of polyhedral graphic statics.
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A pioneering text on Polyhedral Graphical Statistics research for the design of 3D funicular architected structures.

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ISBN
9781108494731
Publisert
2025-03-20
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Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
1126 gr
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
585

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Biografisk notat

Masoud Akbarzadeh is an Assistant Professor of Architecture in Structures and Building Technologies and the Director of the Polyhedral Structures Laboratory (PSL). In 2020, he received the National Science Foundation CAREER Award to extend the methods of 3D/Polyhedral Graphic Statics for Education, Design, and Optimization of High-Performance Structures.