The team at the University of Virginia has created a series of Karamba3D examples to guide users through several workflow processes. Each example is thoroughly explained and the geometry is internalized to run without supporting Rhino files. Input new rhino geometry into the Grasshopper definitions to see how the geometry performs. Difficulty: ModerateThis example shows […]
The team at the University of Virginia has created a series of Karamba3D examples to guide users through several workflow processes. Each example is thoroughly explained and the geometry is internalized to run without supporting Rhino files. Input new rhino geometry into the Grasshopper definitions to see how the geometry performs. Difficulty: ModerateThis example shows […]
Difficulty: Simple (TRIAL/PRO versions only)The cross sections of a concrete shell bridge with an arc form are optimized. A mesh load runs along the center of the bridge. Custom colours can be plugged into the ModelViewer for the mesh preview. To view in the TRIAL version, set the Mesh Resolution to 6 and the Edge […]
Difficulty: Hard (PRO version only)The position of inclined columns for a shell roof structure is optimized. This shows how beams and shells are integrated into a single model. 3d shapes are used during the optimization to reduce the columns from intersecting predefined regions. The surface, boxes and region of columns can be altered. Get the […]
Difficulty: ModerateThis definition uses Octopus to find the optimal height and width of a concrete shell bridge based on the deflection, weight and height. The octopus component contains some sample iterations. To view in the TRIAL version, set the Mesh Resolution to 6 and the Edge Refinement Factor to 1. Get the grasshopper definition here: […]
Difficulty: HardUsing the Large Deformation Analysis we can simulate the behaviour of a hanging model to find the optimum form for the applied stresses. The principle stress lines of the shell can be viewed after the analysis. For viewing in the FREE Version use a Analyze Model component instead of the Optimize Cross Section component. […]
Difficulty: HardA set of lines are projected onto a surface. The cross section optimizer determines the appropriate cross section sizes for each element. By setting eccentricities for the beam elements, the beams are aligned with the original surface. Get the grasshopper definition here: 05_Projectedarrayoflines.gh
Difficulty: Hard (PRO version only)A Voronoi pattern is projected onto a surface. The cross section optimizer is used to specify the thickness of each member. By using the Beam Orient component, each element can be orientated individually to align with the input surface. Get the grasshopper definition here: 05_ProjectedVoronoiPatternGridshell.gh
Difficulty: Moderate (PRO version only)Using the Large Deformation Analysis we can simulate the behaviour of a hanging model to find the optimum form for a triangular gridshell.The Beam Joint Agent releases rotation in all axes at the supports. Get the grasshopper definition here: 04_LargeDeformationTriangularGridshell.gh