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Coupled Rigid-Block Analysis: Stability-Aware Design of Complex Discrete-Element Assemblies
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Kao G.T.C.
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Iannuzzo A.
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Thomaszewski B.
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Coros S.
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Van Mele T.
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Block P.
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2022-02-12T04:20:24Z
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2022-02-12T04:20:24Z
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2022-05-01
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10.1016/j.cad.2022.103216
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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11850/532271
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The rigid-block equilibrium (RBE) method uses a penalty formulation to measure structural infeasibility or to guide the design of stable discrete-element assemblies from unstable geometry. However, RBE is a purely force-based formulation, and it incorrectly describes stability when complex interface geometries are involved. To overcome this issue, this paper introduces the coupled rigid-block analysis (CRA) method, a more robust approach building upon RBE's strengths. The CRA method combines equilibrium and kinematics in a penalty formulation in a nonlinear programming problem. An extensive benchmark campaign is used to show how CRA enables accurate modelling of complex three-dimensional discrete-element assemblies formed by rigid blocks. In addition, an interactive stability-aware design process to guide user design towards structurally-sound assemblies is proposed. Finally, the potential of our method for real-world problems are demonstrated by designing complex and scaffolding-free physical models.
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Coupled Rigid-Block Analysis: Stability-Aware Design of Complex Discrete-Element Assemblies
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Journal Article
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CAD Computer Aided Design
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146
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ETH Zürich::00002 - ETH Zürich::00012 - Lehre und Forschung::00007 - Departemente::02100 - Dep. Architektur / Dep. of Architecture::02602 - Inst. f. Technologie in der Architektur / Institute for Technology in Architecture::03847 - Block, Philippe / Block, Philippe
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ETH Zürich::00002 - ETH Zürich::00012 - Lehre und Forschung::00007 - Departemente::02100 - Dep. Architektur / Dep. of Architecture::02284 - NFS Digitale Fabrikation / NCCR Digital Fabrication
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ETH Zürich::00002 - ETH Zürich::00012 - Lehre und Forschung::00007 - Departemente::02100 - Dep. Architektur / Dep. of Architecture::02602 - Inst. f. Technologie in der Architektur / Institute for Technology in Architecture::03847 - Block, Philippe / Block, Philippe
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2022-02-12T04:20:27Z
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