MODELING OF RECIPROCAL FRAMES WITH GEODESIC GRIDS DEPLOYABLE FROM FLAT TO CURVED SURFACE

Abstract

Reciprocal frames enable to assemble the large span with short and small components supported mutually. However, the design and construction of three-dimensional structure tend to be more complex. In this article, we show a method to design deployable reciprocal frames from flat to curved surface by applying a method to create the elastic geodesic grid. To measure the reproducibility of the shape, we compare laser 3D scan models with real models. In addition, the models are simulated the behaviors by numerical analyses. Lastly, we reveal the challenges of designing by constructing a full-scale temporary structure using this method.