Naslov
CLAYKNIT A composite structure of clay and knitted meshes

Autori
Gosch, Lukas ; Jauk, Julian ; Vašatko, Hana ; Šamec, Elizabeta ; Stavric, Milena

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
ECAADe / - , 2021, 503-510

Skup
39th eCAADe - Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe

Mjesto i datum
Novi Sad, Srbija, 08.09.2021. - 10.09.2021

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Ceramics, Knitted Threads, Digital Fabrication, 6-axis Robotic Arm, Spraying

Sažetak
N this paper, we will demonstrate a new method of using knitted meshes to act asa formwork and to reinforce thin and hollow spatial clay structures. Currently, ceramic elements in the building industry are formed using extruding, pressing, or casting methods. This new approach can increase the usability of digitallyfabricated lightweight elements, by spraying clay onto mass customised knittedmeshes. Compared to fabrics that are used to shape concrete as a stay-in-placeformwork, knitted meshes are available in various densities and changingpatterns. They also offer the possibility to use a non-flexible thread as an elasticmesh. Knitted meshes are formed in a predefined shape by stretching themwithout the use of elaborate scaffolding. A specific liquid clay mixture is appliedby spraying multiple layers onto the mesh by an industrial, six-axis robotic arm toprecisely achieve variable wall thicknesses. Due to the complementary qualitiesof clay, which absorbs compressive forces and the threads, which absorb tensileforces, structures can be designed with a material optimisation scheme. Todemonstrate the potential of such composite materials and the building processitself, a 1:1 lightweight module was constructed as an architectural prototype.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Arhitektura i urbanizam, Građevinarstvo

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