Agent-Based Methods for Modular Precast Concrete Construction

Associated Project 4 (AP 4)

IntCDC Associated Project 4 – Agent-Based Methods for Modular Precast Concrete Construction
AGENT-BASED METHODS FOR FABRICATION-ORIENTED DESIGN OF ADAPTIVE MODULAR PRECAST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION

Highly efficient, load-adapted structures are characterised by a high degree of component differentiation. According to the principle “individuality on a large scale – similarity on a small scale”, this variability is to be realised by adaptive basic modules under the conditions of serial production. The aim is to activate the potential of adaptive modular construction methods using flow-based manufacturing methods for the building industry in terms of speed, quality and flexibility. Therefore, computational design methods are required that allow both adaptability of the component geometry and production-oriented planning and design.

The central research question concerns suitable design methods for the design of modularised concrete structures, taking into account multi-criteria aspects of segmentation, joining, production and assembly. The aim of the project is to develop consistent digital models that meet the requirements of the design process and form the basis for digital fabrication. It also focuses on the integration of requirement parameters into the design process from the design phases, which are taken into account through systematic feedback during the construction development phases.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Prof. Achim Menges
Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD), University of Stuttgart

RESEARCHERS

Dr.-Ing. Tobias Schwinn (ICD)
David Stieler (ICD)

FUNDING

German Research Foundation, DFG Priority Program SPP 2187

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  1. 2022

    1. Forman, P., Stieler, D., Mark, P., & Menges, A. (2022). Adaptive Modulbauwesien mit Methoden der Fließfertigung. In V. T. Nguyen, M. Krüger, B. Freytag, & T. M. Laggner (Eds.), 5. Grazer Betonkolloquium (pp. 79–86). Verlag der TU Graz.
    2. Stieler, D., Schwinn, T., Leder, S., Maierhofer, M., Kannenberg, F., & Menges, A. (2022). Agent-based modeling and simulation in architecture. Automation in Construction, 141, 104426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autcon.2022.104426
    3. Stieler, D., Schwinn, T., & Menges, A. (2022). Volumetric intersections: Modularization approaches for freeform prefab concrete construction. Civil Engineering Design, 4(1–3), Article 1–3. https://doi.org/10.1002/cend.202100047
    4. Stieler, D., Schwinn, T., & Menges, A. (2022). Additive formwork in precast construction - Agent-based Methods for Fabrication-aware Modularization of Concrete Building Elements. Post Carbon - Proceedings of the 26th International Conference on Computer-Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia, CAADRIA 2022. https://caadria2022.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/435-1.pdf
    5. Stieler, D., Schwinn, T., & Menges, A. (2022). Automatisierte Bauteilzerlegung für Betonfertigteile aus additiv hergestellten Schalungen. Beton- Und Stahlbetonbau, 117(5), Article 5. https://doi.org/10.1002/best.202200006

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

  1. 2020

    1. Menges, A., Schwinn, T., & Stieler, D. (2020). Agentenbasierte Methoden für die fertigungsgerechte Planung adaptiver Modulbauweisen aus Betonfertigteilen. BetonWerk International Nr. 3, 2020, S. 26.

    

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