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EPSRC Reference:	GR/R55740/01
Title:	Computational Synthesis of Three-Dimensional Discrete Structures
Principal Investigator:	Shea, Dr K
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Project Partners:	Bentley Systems Ltd
Department:	Engineering
Organisation:	University of Cambridge
Scheme:	Fast Stream
Starts:	10 February 2002	Ends:	09 October 2003	Value (£):	62,269
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Civil Engineering Materials
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Construction Information Technologies
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Summary on Grant Application Form
The research proposed will extend structural shape annealing, a proven method for computational synthesis of conventional and innovative discrete structures, to generation of three-dimensional truss structures. This work will be based on the current methodology and representation used to generate purposeful planar trusses, single-layer domes and transmission towers. Two additional structural shape grammars will be developed and implemented for systems of planar trusses and one-way space trusses. These advances will be validated using abstract test problems and a full-scale case study to illustrate potential benefit to the AEC community. The finidngs will be disseminated through incorporation of the developed structural shape grammars within eifForm, a prototype system based on structural shape annealing, for experimental use in education and practice.
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