StructuralComponents

A software system for conceptual structural design

Conference paper (2012)

Authors

B. Van de Weerd

A. Rolvink

J.L. Coenders

Department

Structural Engineering () (TU Delft)

Structural engineering Computation Early-stage design tools Parametric-associative modelling Real-time analysis Design argumentation and justification Client-server architecture

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Published Date

21-05-2012

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IASS-APCS 2012: From spatial structures to space structures, Seoul, South Korea, 21-24 May 2012

Faculty

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Department

Structural Engineering

Abstract

Conceptual design is the starting point of the design process. The conceptual design stage comprises the formation of several ideas or design concepts to meet the imposed constraints. StructuralComponents is a software application that attempts to provide the designing engineer with a suitable set of tools for this stage. It facilitates the exploration of the early design space with the proper balance between accuracy and the ability to explore. Using parametric-associative modelling, a structural design concept can be composed of parameters and object relations. Built-in design and analysis knowledge returns immediate output to guide the design process. The major development is a redevelopment of the software architecture as a client-server system in support of emphasising design exploration and a system of design plurality and directed optimisation.

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