A relief cutting method, or kerfing, is considered to create flexible freeform surfaces from
relatively stiff and thick panels. The flexibility and moldability are achieved by introducing …

In digital design, rigid flat materials commonly hinder the fabrication of complex-curved
geometries. A fabrication approach based on the socalled bending cut patterns or “kerf …

Kerfing or relief cutting is a fabrication approach to create moldable surfaces out of wood
and metal panels. The kerf panels with pre-defined microstructural topology enable the …

An increased number of hurricanes and tornadoes have been recorded worldwide in the last
decade, while research efforts to reduce wind-related damage to structures become …

The purpose of this paper is to propose a method for testing the effect of varying the kerfing
parameters, on the flexibilization of plywood panels for indoor applications. The evaluation …

The transformations in architecture since the second half of the 20th century, go beyond just
effecting the design tools&methods and necessitate re-questioning the role of the …

Self-sha** systems offer a promising approach for making complex 3D geometries from
the material-driven transformation of 2D sheets. However, current research development of …

This study presents the use of a 3D printing method to create kerf structures that can be
formed into complex geometries. Kerfing is a subtractive manufacturing method to create …

Developable Surfaces can be manufactured starting from the unrolled geometry without
tearing or stretching. You can use different materials, but you must apply forces to turn the …

This chapter shows some results of academic research and didactic activities about
innovative design and productive processes based on modeling and digital fabrication …