Automatic Panelizing Algorithms of Free-form Buildings

  • Lee, Donghoon (Department of Architecture Engineering, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lim, Jeeyoung (Department of Architecture Engineering, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Habimana, Gilbert (Department of Architecture Engineering, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Taick-Oun (Department of Architecture, Yeungnam University College) ;
  • Kim, Sunkuk (Department of Architecture Engineering, Kyung Hee University)
  • Published : 2015.10.11

Abstract

New technologies using a CNC machine are being developed to reduce the production cost of free-form buildings. For production of free-form members using such technologies, vast free-form buildings should be first split into multiple panels that are productible. Taking into consideration of the curved surface of free-form members, the segmented free-form panels may vary in shape and size, which may cause a lot of errors. In addition, it is time-consuming for the work. However, the current panelizing work is completed with the trials and errors of engineers and architectural designers even in large-scale projects, which results in increased construction duration and cost. Thus, it is necessary to develop a technology for panelizing free-form panels so as to maximize the economic feasibility of production technologies for free-form concrete members. The study intends to develeop automatic panelizing algorithms of free-form buildings considering the curved surface and size of free-form panels and the production conditions. The developed algorithms will be useful in applying the production technologies of free-form buildings using CNC machine and reducing the cost.

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