TY - GEN
T1 - CNC Adjustable Mould to Eliminate Waste in Concrete Casting
AU - Loh, Paul
AU - Leggett, David
AU - Prohasky, Daniel
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018, Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. All rights reserved.
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - Fabricating complex curvature in concrete panel typically required unique one-off formwork which is usually computer numerically controlled (CNC) milled, generating enormous waste as a by-product. What if, we can produce complex curvature in concrete with minimal or no immediate construction waste? This paper presents a novel machine designed by a team of architects and engineer to eliminate waste in concrete casting. Using a hyperbolic paraboloid geometric model, the machine produces variable shape using a single mould design reducing waste and cost to the casting process. The paper discussed the design framework of the system and its fabrication workflow. The outcome is digitally scanned and verified to satisfy industry standard. The paper concludes by reviewing the application of the system and highlighting the need for future research into digital fabrication and design that is less wasteful and waste conscious to better the process of constructing our built environment.
AB - Fabricating complex curvature in concrete panel typically required unique one-off formwork which is usually computer numerically controlled (CNC) milled, generating enormous waste as a by-product. What if, we can produce complex curvature in concrete with minimal or no immediate construction waste? This paper presents a novel machine designed by a team of architects and engineer to eliminate waste in concrete casting. Using a hyperbolic paraboloid geometric model, the machine produces variable shape using a single mould design reducing waste and cost to the casting process. The paper discussed the design framework of the system and its fabrication workflow. The outcome is digitally scanned and verified to satisfy industry standard. The paper concludes by reviewing the application of the system and highlighting the need for future research into digital fabrication and design that is less wasteful and waste conscious to better the process of constructing our built environment.
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:85068400479
SN - 9789491207150
VL - 1
T3 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
SP - 735
EP - 742
BT - Computing for a better tomorrow – Proceedings of the 36th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
A2 - Kepczynska-Walczak, Anetta
A2 - Bialkowski, Sebastian
PB - Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
CY - Brussels
T2 - 36th International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2018
Y2 - 19 September 2018 through 21 September 2018
ER -