The Parametric Design of a Steel Pipe Bridge
Samoilova, Darya (2021)
2021
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021060213410
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2021060213410
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Pipeline bridges are a vital part of a process plant. Their design process is time-consuming, facing constant updates from involved technology groups. These structures have repetitive geometry, which makes them suitable for automation. At the moment new approaches of the parametric design could be applied for this purpose, as it allows the development of easily adjustable models.
The thesis aims to create a parametric model for the steel pipe bridge to be applied in the early stages of the project, thereby facilitating the design process. The thesis consists of descriptions of pipeline bridges, their configuration, types, and sizes, which are later embodied in a parametric model.
The visual programming tool Grasshopper in Rhinoceros 7 was used for scripting the parametric algorithm, which was also fully integrated into Tekla Structures. The workability of the developed algorithm was proved by carrying out a series of tests, which showed the speed and accuracy of the implementation of the desired shapes. The algorithm has the potential to be used by structural engineers for setting the basic structure of the pipe bridge ready for further detailing.
The thesis aims to create a parametric model for the steel pipe bridge to be applied in the early stages of the project, thereby facilitating the design process. The thesis consists of descriptions of pipeline bridges, their configuration, types, and sizes, which are later embodied in a parametric model.
The visual programming tool Grasshopper in Rhinoceros 7 was used for scripting the parametric algorithm, which was also fully integrated into Tekla Structures. The workability of the developed algorithm was proved by carrying out a series of tests, which showed the speed and accuracy of the implementation of the desired shapes. The algorithm has the potential to be used by structural engineers for setting the basic structure of the pipe bridge ready for further detailing.