Through 1:1 physical modelling and the use of the 3d scanner, we generated a 3d model of the local component and used Rhino 4.0 to analyze the types and degree of curvature. We were able to produce both Zero-Gaussian (one-directional) and Gaussian (two-directional) curvature through different actuation methods. We were also able to produce minimum radii of curvature ranging from 3.75″ to 7.8″ and average radii of 7.38″ to 18.45″. Utilizing finite element analysis in Solidworks 2009, we conducted airflow analysis at the local level to understand the effects that the local geometry has on the movement of air around our assembly.
ARCH 5650 SPRING 09 |CRITIC DAVID NEWTON
