Cumincad : CUMINCAD Papers : Paper caadria2009_070:Gaussian Vault Geometry: Digital Design and Fabrication of Scaled Prototypes

caadria2009_070

authors

Sharman, Michael P.; Sambit Datta

year

2009

title

Gaussian Vault Geometry: Digital Design and Fabrication of Scaled Prototypes

doi

https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.caadria.2009.267

source

Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia / Yunlin (Taiwan) 22-25 April 2009, pp.267-276

summary

This paper reports on three approaches to the translation of Gaussian surface models into scaled physical prototype models. Using the geometry of Eladio Dieste’s Gaussian Vaults, the paper reports on the aspects encountered in the process of digital to physical prototype fabrication. The primary focus of the paper is on exploring the design geometry, investigating methods for preparing the geometry for fabrication and constructing physical prototypes. Three different approaches in the translation from digital to physical models are investigated: rapid prototyping, two dimensional surface models in paper and structural component models using Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) fabrication. The three approaches identify a body of knowledge in the design and prototyping of Gaussian vaults. Finally the paper discusses the digital to fabrication translation processes with regards to the characteristics, benefits and limitations of the three approaches of prototyping the ruled surface geometry of Gaussian Vaults.

keywords

Parametric Geometry: Digital Fabrication; Physical Prototyping; Gaussian Vault

series

CAADRIA

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