Specification of an Operator for the Design of Architectural Forms: “Pleating”
During the creative phase, the architect introduces hypotheses and validates them by trying out various adjustments during the process of conception. The use of existing CAD tools during the conception phase is not compatible with the iterative aspect of this process. So the challenge is to define a model that takes into account the entire creative process in a trial and error framework during the conceptual phase. In this article we will define the “pleating” operator.
A Study for Parametric Morpho-Semantic Operators to Assist Architectural Conception at the Drafting Stage
In this paper, we make the assumption that a shape modelling process can rely on the application of a set of morpho-semantic operators to initial shapes. In this paper, we refer to several researches which have attempted to identify such operators. We will attempt to validate this concept through the analysis of some ''innovative" buildings. Thus, in different projects of contemporary architects, we can find the trace of some transformations (e.g. "twist", "merge", "overlay", etc.) recorded in the final geometry. These transformations have a symbolic representation. A design system based on the combination of these operators could enable the designer to quickly explore a great number of spatial solutions
Economics of General-Purpose Assembly Robots
Summary A study of the comparative economics of various automatic assembly systems using general-purpose assembly robots is described. In the study, use is made of a “typical” candidate assembly whose profile is obtained from statistical analysis of actual products submitted by interested companies. It is shown that the choice of assembly system and the various parts presentation methods depends on three main factors, namely: the annual production volume per shift, the number of parts in the product and the equipment payback period.