Abstract
This research reports on the robotic fabrication for the complex architectural geometries of three intersecting domes. The project explores systems for modules through a tessellated skin (a) of hexagonal tile modules that produce a macro geometry for a doubly curved, non-developable surface; and the smooth micro geometry of an interpolating structural rib (b) that requires a customised manufacturing of modules and their integrated joints (c). It outlines the computational workflow between geometrical conditions, structural requirements, toolpath development, and fabrication process. The research concludes with a discussion of a new module and joint hybrid informed by stereotomic and timber joint techniques, which takes advantage of the six axis robotic fabrication for a standardized multiple face joint between modules of varying sizes that enables a form and force fitting connection.
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This research is an ongoing initiative (2014-) that has been informed by the SmartStructuresLab (2014–2015), and with parts of the research (Skin) developed in the robotic elective CodeToProduction (2015). The authors would like to express thanks to Gabriele Ulacco for the research elective, and the student team for their engagement. The research has been generously supported by The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Sydney, through a SEED Grant, and produced at DMaF. The authors would further like to express thanks to Marjo Niemelä for continued support.
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Jung, A., Reinhardt, D., Watt, R. (2016). RBDM_Robodome: Complex Curved Geometries with Robotically Fabricated Joints. In: Reinhardt, D., Saunders, R., Burry, J. (eds) Robotic Fabrication in Architecture, Art and Design 2016. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26378-6_13
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