Obviously you would facet and have the end conditions rounded out; just remember that the poor construction workers would have to put the perimeter formwork when casting the edge.
As for the "acrylic" - take a look at a document created by one of our grads (that also gets dangerously close to breaking copyright laws) on the Graz Concert Hall/Gallery by a GOOD designer with Cook in his name - Peter COOK from Archigram.
And just to keep things moving - there will be a finite number of questions which will have responses with this level of detail and hand-holding. It is to encourage Section ONE to keep working.
I'm here to put you back on schedule.
Easy there darth.
ReplyDeleteThe sleeve connection is definitely a good solution. I had seen a section of the Kunsthaus last night and found that the acrylic surface would solve my curve facade problem nicely, that along with maybe some steel paneling would be very nice. I'll play around with the panels. Also I'll look into integrating openings on it, Frank Gehry style.
ReplyDeleteQuestion though, can the corrugated steel extend over and beyond the 3D truss? Because the floor plate extends where the curve opens up. Obviously I would have to frame more supports on the other side, but can the floor be poured as a solid member?
Yes - the steel would go over the 3D truss likely as decking with a perimter/formwork setup (as outlined in Gary's notes).
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what you mean by "can the floor be poured as a solid member" - obviously you would try to pour your floors in one pour. The only time we really find ourselves doing multiple pours is on high elevator/fire stair cores. And yes, concrete floors would be "solid" and act as an entire mass (member) if that is what you are asking.
Perfect. Thanks for the help!
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