FORCES OF NATURE
Tensile Study
The main objective of the video with live interaction of the tensile structure was to understand the morphing of the surface areas under the Kangaroo behaviors applied. Viewing the structure from different perspective, allows for a clear understanding of how the structure performs under certain parameters.
BASE GEOMETRY
The base geometry was created on grasshopper using a simple mesh surface to fully understand the implications of the kangaroo behaviours. When the behaviours are applied to the mesh surface, it functions as a tensile structure.
BEHAVIOURS APPLIED
Edge Length – To study the behaviour of the tensile structure under tension applied on the surface area
Smooth – To study the behaviour of the tensile structure when smoothing is applied to the surface area
Pressure – To study the behaviour of the tensile structure when it is inflated
Wind – To study the behaviour of the tensile structure when a wind load is applied in the X direction
Length – To study the behaviour of the openings on the boundary when tension is applied
Anchor – To study the behaviour of the tensile structure when anchor points are placed randomly along rods
Anchor – To study the behaviour of the tensile structure when the rods’ lengths are changed
DATA VISUALIZATION
The focus of this data visualization was to understand the morphing on the surface area between the original position of the tensile structure and the structure when the Kangaroo behaviours are applied to it
FORM FINDING CATALOG
During the parametric design process, we were then requested to create a form finding catalog to understand the process of behavioral exploration of the tensile structure.
FORCES OF NATURE || Tensile Study is a project of IaaC, Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia developed at the Master in Advanced Architecture in 2019 by:
Student: Surayyn Uthaya Selvan
Faculty: Rodrigo Aguirre
Assistant: Daniil Koshelyuk, Nikoleta Mougkasi