Journal of Iranian Architecture & Urbanism(JIAU)

Form Optimization of Truss Columns with Inspiration from the Helix Bone Structure

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors

Zahra Sabetgadam 1
Babak Alemi 2
Amir Hossein Sadeghpour 2
Alireza Pachenari 3

1 Master of architectural technology, Faculty of Architecture and Art, University of Kashan

2 Assistant professor, Faculty of Architecture and Art, University of Kashan

3 Assistant professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kashan

https://doi.org/10.30475/isau.2019.87939
Abstract
Optimization of form and structure have always been challenging for civil engineers and architects. In this regard, most natural (biological) materials of which mechanical properties are often outstand, are inspiring. One of these materials is the bone. The structure of the bone is like a helix. In this article, the helix structure of the bone is analyzed to understand the mechanism of carrying its imposed load. According to the analyzes, in order to optimize structure of a truss column, this structure by different degrees of orientation is designed. After this, the structures are analyzed by modeling these structures in SAP2000 software. According to the movement of the structure, the study concludes that in some degrees of orientation the helix column is more optimized than conventional columns. In other words, the weight of the helix column is less than conventional columns and therefore needs less material and is optimized from an economic perspective.

Keywords

Structural Optimization
Bionic Science
Bone Structure
Truss Column
Structure of Helix Form
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Journal of Iranian Architecture & Urbanism(JIAU)
Volume 9, Issue 2
March 2019
Pages 157-168

  • Receive Date 10 June 2017
  • Revise Date 12 October 2017
  • Accept Date 10 January 2018

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