The glass swing

a vector active glass structure

Conference paper (2019)

Authors

A.H. Snijder Structural Design & Mechanics - Architecture and the Built Environment
P.C. Louter Structural Design & Mechanics - Architecture and the Built Environment
R. Nijsse Applied Mechanics - CEG
L.P.L. van der Linden Applied Mechanics - CEG
Research Group
Structural Design & Mechanics (Architecture and the Built Environment) (TU Delft)
Dry assembled glass bundle struts Linear structural glass elements Steel 3D printed nodes
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Published Date

2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Department

Architectural Engineering +Technology

Research Group

Structural Design & Mechanics

Abstract

The majority of glass used in structures is as planar elements. Some projects exist that use linear glass elements. This paper discusses in broad terms the design, engineering and fabrication of a unique vector active glass structure.