Gridshells in recent research—a systematic mapping study

SH Dyvik, B Manum, A Rønnquist - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Gridshells are shells where the structural system is some kind of grid of linear members
rather than a surface. With today's focus on environmentally friendly solutions, gridshells …

[HTML][HTML] Clustering and optimization of nodes, beams and panels for cost-effective fabrication of free-form surfaces

M Bi, Y Liu, T Xu, Y He, J Ma, Z Zhuang, YM Xie - Engineering Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Free-form surfaces are increasingly used in contemporary architectural designs for their
unique and elegant shapes. However, fabricating these doubly curved surfaces using panel …

Spatial Wind Flow Load and Shape Optimization for Folding Grid Shell Buildings

Y Li, H Zhao - IEEE Access, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Wind-related disasters have emerged as a significant natural threat to humanity. This
heightened concern necessitates careful consideration of the aerodynamic intricacies …

[PDF][PDF] Bending-active molds for pre-fabricated concrete shells

F WAGIRI, S Shen-Guan, YC KAOa, TW CHENG… - 2024 - app.iass2024.org
This paper introduces a method for prefabricating curved concrete shells using fabric
formwork. This formwork is supported by geodesic grids composed of bamboo lamellae or …