Tortuca: Glass Bridge Prototype
Tortuca is an efficient and innovative structural system constructed by the dry assembly of thirteen hollow glass units.
Shellular Fabrication via Origami
This research introduces a computational algorithm for translating a Cellular Funicular Structure (CFS) to a Shellular Funicular Structure (SFS) and explores a fabrication method using the origami/kirigami technique.
Machine Learning + Funicular Floor Systems
This research proposes a geometry-based generative design method that utilizes Machine Learning to generate various funicular floor structures with simple sketch input.
Saltatur the Dancer
The Saltatur demonstrates innovative research in the design and fabrication of a prefab, discrete, spatial composite structure consisting of a spatial, compression-only concrete body, post-tensioning steel rods, and an ultra-thin glass structure on its top in the form of long-span furniture.
Shellular Funicular Structures
The proposed approach introduces a new typology of funicular spatial structures consist of a minimal surface for a given boundary condition.
Graphic Statics and Strut and Tie models
Graphic Statics and Strut and Tie ModelsAuthors Salma Mozaffari, Masoud Akbarzadeh, Thomas VogelProject Date 2019-2020Related Publications Generation of Strut-and-Tie... Graphic Statics in a Continuum...Description This research investigates procedures for the...
Subdivision, Load Path, and Volume
This research investigates the relationship between the topology of a structure, load-path values and material efficiency for given boundary conditions in structural form finding using 3D Graphic Statics methods.
Cast-in-Place Funicular Polyhedral Concrete Structure
This research explores the structural performance of a funicular polyhedral geometry using experimental testing. The geometry of the physical prototype for the presented study is designed using 3DGS method.
Hedracrete
Hedracrete can be considered a proof of concept for 3D Graphic Statics. By changing the boundary conditions in 3DGS model, a designer can explicitly change the internal forces in the structure from compression-only forces to a system with both compressive and tensile forces.
Triskeles Bridge
Triskeles bridge is a conceptual design of a funicular spatial bridge that spans over three support locations. The structural form of this bridge is derived using 3D graphic statics method using reciprocal polyhedral diagrams.

