Digital Form-finding of Tree-like Structures Based on Wet Threads Experiment

Problem statement: Self-organizing particles in nature have long inspired structural form-findings. These forms shaped to transfer forces efficiently use minimal materials and are light-weight. Physical models have been used to explore these self-organizing particles and served as a basis for design and calculation. However, making, measuring, and scaling these models is tedious and hard, especially for complex geometries such as tree-like structures. Nowadays, computer simulations can apply nature’s logic to create digital models. These models simulate form-finding and scaling faster and easier.Research

The purpose of this research is to present a digital tool derived from algorithmic design for the digital form finding of branching structures based on the physical testing of a wet thread model.Research

This research was first formed through the study of available resources and scientific articles in this field, and then the results were used to design digital tools using computational methods.

Algorithmic design based on the wet thread model simplifies the optimal design of tree-like structures. It optimizes both the design outcome and the design process. Physical form-finding often faces difficulties in converting models into construction plans. By digitizing this process, the measurement of the final form becomes faster and easier. This enhances the constructability of these forms.