Form finding, structural optimization and system optimization of plane load-bearing structures (A04)

• Subject Area: Applied Mechanics, Statics and Dynamics ; Structural Engineering, Building Informatics and Construction Operation
• Term: from 2017 to 2024
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 279064222

In project A04 the following question is investigated: How can the adaptability of structures be optimized by using suitable objective functions? One aspect is the development of inverse form finding methods for the design of structural shapes under specification of desired system properties on the basis of abstract, matrix based quality measures. Another aspect is the investigation of the available design space, taking into account the actuation concepts and the associated adjustments of the system properties. In addition, suitable optimization strategies will be developed in order to address the special features of adaptive shell structures and the related risk of buckling.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1244: Adaptive Hüllen und Strukturen für die gebaute Umwelt von morgen
• Applicant Institution: Universität Stuttgart
• Project Heads: Professor Dr.-Ing. Manfred Bischoff; Professor Dr.-Ing. Lucio Blandini