Improved multi-body rope approach for free-form gridshell structures using equal-length element strategy

AM Bertetto, J Melchiorre, GC Marano - Automation in Construction, 2024 - Elsevier
Gridshell roofing constructions are favored in modern engineering and architecture for their
capacity to produce expansive, lightweight roofs using slender main structural elements, yet …

Dakar Mosque gridshell: Exploring the benefits of the improved multibody rope approach through postbuckling analysis

J Melchiorre, AM Bertetto, S Invernizzi, GC Marano… - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comparative study of a gridshell roof structure designed for the Islamic
Cultural Center in Dakar, Senegal. The structure, conceived by Fragomeli & Partners …

[HTML][HTML] Design and optimisation of grid shells for maximising both structural performance and panel similarity

Y Zhong, Y Liu, H Lu, R Feng, YM **e - Engineering Structures, 2025 - Elsevier
Although both shape optimisation and constructability of grid shell structures have been
extensively studied, achieving smooth, optimised surfaces with uniform façade distribution …

[HTML][HTML] Reinterpretation of catenary vaulted spaces: Construction of a prototype and structural evaluation through Multibody Rope Approach

G Fallacara, I Cavaliere, J Melchiorre, GC Marano… - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
The paper aims at describing an innovative way to build catenary-shaped structures by
fixing the geometry of a hanging chain through welding. This works according to the …

Investigating the Influence of the Improved Multibody Rope Approach on the Structural Behavior of Dakar Mosque Gridshell Structure

J Melchiorre, S Invernizzi, A Manuello Bertetto - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Gridshell structures are characterized by an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, allowing
their application in large-span roofing structures. However, their complex construction …

[PDF][PDF] Human-in-the-Loop Structural Optimization: A Paradigm Shift in Structural and Architectural Design

P Block, G Boller, C DeWolf, J Pauli, W Kaufmann - 2024 - app.iass2024.org
The construction industry (CI) is a significant contributor to environmental impact,
constituting a substantial portion of the human ecological footprint. In this context, the …

[PDF][PDF] Improved Multibody Rope Approach for Free-Form Gridshells Shape and Construction

P Block, G Boller, C DeWolf, J Pauli, W Kaufmann - 2024 - app.iass2024.org
Because gridshell roofing design may be used to build large, lightweight roofs with slender
primary structural parts, in today's engineering and architecture, they are appearing …