Graphic statics is a powerful method for the design and analysis of structures that, by using force polygons and simple geometric construction techniques, provides intuitive visual information about the relationship between form and forces of a structural system.
Our expert panel from Block Research Group will introduce the fundamentals of graphic statics, and show how to combine them with computational tools to gain new insights, discover design methods and explore analysis techniques that are not realisable with conventional finite-element-based approaches.
Through case studies and examples, presenters will demonstrate the practical relevance and potential of computational graphic statics in contemporary structural design and engineering practice.
Reasons to attend:
- Understand the fundamentals of graphic statics
- Explore new structural design possibilities using computational graphic statics
- Learn how to use computational graphic statics to analyse various types of structures
- Gain an insight into the applicability of graphic statics in the 21st century
Who should attend:
- Engineers with active roles in the conceptual design of structures, particularly shell structures, membrane structures, long span structures and trusses
- Conservation engineers assessing equilibrium and stability of masonry structures
- Engineers looking to use graphic statics to design efficient, material-saving structures
Concerned about your time zone?
The webinar will be recorded and available to view on-demand for our international audience. On-demand access is included in the price of your webinar ticket.
Speakers
Philippe Block is Professor at the Institute of Technology in Architecture at ETH Zurich, where he co-directs the Block Research Group (BRG). Research at the BRG focuses on computational form finding, optimisation and construction of curved surface structures, specialising in unreinforced masonry vaults and concrete shells. BRG researchers develop innovative structurally informed bespoke prefabrication strategies and novel construction paradigms employing digital fabrication.
Juney Lee is a lecturer and postdoctoral researcher at the Block Research Group of ETH Zurich. He has Master of Architecture and Master of Structural Engineering degrees from MIT, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley. His research interests include graphic statics, computational geometry, algorithmic design and geometry-based structural form-finding methods and sustainable materials and construction.