A computational framework for parametric design and robotic fabrication of the Dougong joint

Jiangyang Zhao; Asterios Agkathidis; Davide Lombardi; Hanmei Chen

doi:10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.313

A computational framework for parametric design and robotic fabrication of the Dougong joint

Jiangyang Zhao, Asterios Agkathidis, Davide Lombardi, Hanmei Chen

Department of Architecture

University of Liverpool

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Abstract

The Dougong (brackets set) is a traditional Chinese capital used to transfer the load of the roof to a column. It is known for its anti-seismic properties, sustainability, and cultural significance. This paper introduces a framework for parametric design and robotic fabrication of the Dougong, thus it can be utilised in contemporary architecture. The framework incorporates topology optimisation, voxelisation, multi-objective optimisation and robotic assembly and is verified by designing and assembling a timber frame column out of Dougong units. Our findings highlight the potential of utilising the Dougong in contemporary design as well as a strategy to reduce the tolerances of robotically assembled tenon-mortise elements.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	eCAADe 2023 - Digital Design Reconsidered
Editors	Wolfgang Dokonal, Urs Hirschberg, Gabriel Wurzer, Gabriel Wurzer
Publisher	Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages	313-322
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9789491207341
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.313
Publication status	Published - Sept 2023
Event	41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2023 - Graz, Austria Duration: 20 Sept 2023 → 22 Sept 2023

Publication series

Name	Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume	1
ISSN (Print)	2684-1843

Conference

Conference	41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2023
Country/Territory	Austria
City	Graz
Period	20/09/23 → 22/09/23

Keywords

Dougong
Parametric Design
Robotic Assembly
Timber Structures
Topology Optimization

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Zhao, J., Agkathidis, A., Lombardi, D., & Chen, H. (2023). A computational framework for parametric design and robotic fabrication of the Dougong joint. In W. Dokonal, U. Hirschberg, G. Wurzer, & G. Wurzer (Eds.), eCAADe 2023 - Digital Design Reconsidered (pp. 313-322). (Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe; Vol. 1). Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.313

Zhao, Jiangyang ; Agkathidis, Asterios ; Lombardi, Davide et al. / A computational framework for parametric design and robotic fabrication of the Dougong joint. eCAADe 2023 - Digital Design Reconsidered. editor / Wolfgang Dokonal ; Urs Hirschberg ; Gabriel Wurzer ; Gabriel Wurzer. Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 2023. pp. 313-322 (Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe).

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Zhao, J, Agkathidis, A, Lombardi, D & Chen, H 2023, A computational framework for parametric design and robotic fabrication of the Dougong joint. in W Dokonal, U Hirschberg, G Wurzer & G Wurzer (eds), eCAADe 2023 - Digital Design Reconsidered. Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, vol. 1, Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, pp. 313-322, 41st Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2023, Graz, Austria, 20/09/23. https://doi.org/10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.313

A computational framework for parametric design and robotic fabrication of the Dougong joint. / Zhao, Jiangyang; Agkathidis, Asterios; Lombardi, Davide et al.
eCAADe 2023 - Digital Design Reconsidered. ed. / Wolfgang Dokonal; Urs Hirschberg; Gabriel Wurzer; Gabriel Wurzer. Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, 2023. p. 313-322 (Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe; Vol. 1).

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Zhao J, Agkathidis A, Lombardi D, Chen H. A computational framework for parametric design and robotic fabrication of the Dougong joint. In Dokonal W, Hirschberg U, Wurzer G, Wurzer G, editors, eCAADe 2023 - Digital Design Reconsidered. Education and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe. 2023. p. 313-322. (Proceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe). doi: 10.52842/conf.ecaade.2023.1.313

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