Manufacturing of Innovative Self-supporting Sheet-metal Structures Representing Freeform Surfaces

• DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2014.06.106
• Publication Date: 2014-08-25T05:17:58Z
• Authors: D. Bailly; M. Bambach; G. Hirt; T. Pofahl; R. Herkrath; H. Heyden; M. Trautz
• Keywords: Load bearing

In the architecture and construction sector increasing wish for individualization is often expressed in complex-shaped freeform buildings. Due to missing universal mature methods, buildings are usually realized using customized solutions including material-consuming substructures, while visible skin has neither structural nor functional properties. this context a new concept presented manufacturing self-supporting lightweight structures that integrates load- bearing, properties façade design one unit, double-layered structure. The prototype building demonstrates an efficient structure with surface specific weight of less than 16 kg/m2.