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L.P.L. van der Linden
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Parametric hybrid modular timber construction
Computational design approach for modular construction to discover different building typologies based on global and local structural requirements
This master thesis' main objective is to develop a parametric design tool which improves the design process and explores the building typologies of a hybrid modular timber construction based on global and local structural requirements. The hybrid modular timber construction is co
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Truss topology optimization with reused steel elements
An optimization tool for designing steel trusses with a set of reclaimed elements
Recycling and reuse of structures and elements is important to reduce the carbon footprint of the building industry. Reuse requires much less energy than recycling and therefore has much potential. However, reuse is still rarely put in practice due to the many challenges construc
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Timber High-Rise Buildings
Parametric study of the influence of preliminary design parameters on the wind-induced dynamic response of timber high-rise buildings
The implementation of timber as a load-bearing and stabilizing material for high-rise structures has significantly increased over the last decades due to its potential of reducing the environmental footprint of a structure. Timber structures present a reduced global stiffness and
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Preliminary guidelines on the design of cable-net stabilized high-rise towers
Application to the "Rotterdam Mountain" Project
The starting point of the thesis relates to the “Rotterdam Mountain” Project, envisioned by the Rotterdam Dreamers, which proposes an artificial mountain in the otherwise flat landscape of the Netherlands, supported by a cable network that is spanning between multiple high-rise t
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As of writing this thesis little research has been done in truss layout optimization for multiple design alternatives. A hybrid scheme is proposed in which the fast gradient-based search of the Ground Structure Method (GSM) is employed for the search of optimal topology and size,
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Optimizing the concrete load-bearing structure of high-rise buildings
Combining the ground structure method with a recursive resizing algorithm on a case study
Theshortage in housing and office spaces, combined with the desire of people tolive in densely populated cities results in a lack of space. A proposedsolution can be found in the usage of high-rise buildings. Nowadays there ismore awareness for the environmen ...
An organized process is necessary to ensure that the building is built on time and within budget. This does not always go well however and four major difficulties can arise. One of the current solutions is performing variant studies. Designing variants is costly however, which li
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Shape optimisation of a second skin
What can be achieved - in terms of structural and building physics performance - when an existing skin of a building is removed and replaced by a new facade
To reach the European Union climate targets of 2020 the rate of refurbishment must increase. The problem is that there are many barriers to refurbishment, which causes a low rate and low quality. The objective is to overcome these barriers and stimulate facade refurbishment. This
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From the beginning of the 21st century, thin glass has been used as a screen protector for electronic devices and smartphones. During the last 10 years, several studies have been carried out to introduce the thin glass in the building industry. The advantages of this material are
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Optimising production costs of steel trusses
A computational approach of designing cost-effective steel trusses with welded connections
The building industry is fragmented. In the case of steel structures, two parties are involved in the design. The engineering firm designs the structure, and at a later phase the steel contractor designs all the detailing. This fragmentation restrict the possibilities of creating
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