| id |
ecaade2017_028 |
| authors |
Elsayed, Kareem, Fioravanti, Antonio and Squasi, Francesco |
| year |
2017 |
| title |
Low-Cost Housing - Testing snap-fit joints in agricultural residue panels |
| doi |
https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2017.2.167
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| source |
Fioravanti, A, Cursi, S, Elahmar, S, Gargaro, S, Loffreda, G, Novembri, G, Trento, A (eds.), ShoCK! - Sharing Computational Knowledge! - Proceedings of the 35th eCAADe Conference - Volume 2, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy, 20-22 September 2017, pp. 167-174 |
| summary |
Within the field of digitally fabricated housing, the paper outlines a theoretical model for a housing system that combines complete off-site prefabrication with parametric assemblies. The paper then presents some insights on the application of snap-fit joints to the wall assemblies entirely fabricated using agricultural residue panels. Mechanical characterization of the material was performed through axial tension, compression and 4-point bending tests. Guidelines of plastics snap-fit design were applied to the joint design within the elastic limits of the material. Three different full scale wall typology prototypes were built using this jointing technique. The results show that while snap-fits can be a promising solution encouraging self-build in low-cost housing, the brittle nature of the specific agricultural residue panel material necessitates further joint enhancements. |
| keywords |
Digital fabrication; Low-cost housing; Agricultural residues; Structural testing |
| series |
eCAADe |
| email |
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| full text |
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