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This paper presents a novel approach for the interactive design of linear structures in space. A method is introduced, that provides a maximum of formal freedom in the design of funicular, hence efficient, structures. For a given deck geometry, defined by a design driving NURBS curve via parametric modeling techniques, a tailored relaxation routine allows for controlled, real-time form-finding of the spatial funicular. Subsequently, the equilibrium of the deck is constructed using techniques from graphic statics, combined with a least-square optimization technique. Finally, the method is applied to a design example.
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Lachauer, L., Kotnik, T. (2011). Curved Bridge Design. In: Gengnagel, C., Kilian, A., Palz, N., Scheurer, F. (eds) Computational Design Modelling. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-23435-4_17
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