Randomness in topological models

p. 914-925There are two aspects of randomness in topological models. In the first one, topological idealization of random patterns found in the Nature can be regarded as planar representations of three-dimensional lattices and thus reconstructed in the space. Another aspect of randomness is related to graphs in which some properties are determined in a random way. For example, combinatorial properties of graphs: number of vertices, number of edges, and connections between them can be regarded as events in the defined probability space. Random-graph theory deals with a question: at what connection probability a particular property reveals. Combination of probabilistic description of planar graphs and their spatial reconstruction creates new opportunities in structural form-finding, especially in the inceptive, the most creative, stage.Tarczewski, R.; Bober, W. (2010). Randomness in topological models. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/695

Improvement of the system of modular inflated shells by means of physical modelling

The paper presents results of experimental research of modular inflated shells. Experiments carried out in the first phase showed that proposed connection between cushion modules has led to the creation of articulated joints and resulted in local instability. Thus, a new type of connection has been developed and new series of experiments have been carried out

Improvement of the system of modular inflated shells by means of physical modelling

The paper presents results of experimental research of modular inflated shells. Experiments carried out in the first phase showed that proposed connection between cushion modules has led to the creation of articulated joints and resulted in local instability. Thus, a new type of connection has been developed and new series of experiments have been carried out

Structural saping of some early concrete structures in Wroclaw

p. 710-722The paper presents two examples of creative application of structural concrete from the beginnings of 20th century. Fascinating time of industrial development, emergence of new trends in the art and social changes opened new opportunities for architectural design. While some former tendencies remained still influential, new forms appeared, determined mostly by their structural system.Tarczewski, R.; Bober, W. (2009). Structural saping of some early concrete structures in Wroclaw. Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/673

Architecture, City, People, and Structure

Architecture and structure are the basis for working, living, and resting for almost every human being [...

Structural Morphology

IASS-IACM 2008 Session: Structural Morphology -- "Shape and size optimization of shell structures with variable thickness" by Saartje ARNOUT , David DOOMS, Guido DE ROECK (K. U. Leuven) -- "Topological representation of natural and man-made structural forms" by Waldemar BOBER, Romuald TARCZEWSKI (Wroclaw University of Technology) -- "The polyhedric configurations in spatial structures" by Dimitra TZOURMAKLIOTOU (Democritus University of Thrace) -- "Analytical and computational form-finding" by David M. COOPER (independent