| Title |
Size Optimization of Hemispherical Geodesic Dome |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2022.38.11.349 |
| Keywords |
Geodesic Dome; Size Optimization; Wind Load; Visual Programming; Finite Element Method |
| Abstract |
This study proposes a size optimization procedure for geodesic dome. In particular, it aims to provide all the core process finding the
optimal member size of a hemispherical geodesic dome. The present procedure includes four main steps, such as automatic generation of
dome geometry, calculation of wind load distribution on the hemisphere, numerical analysis for calculation of structural responses, and
optimization process. It is utilized by using the visual programming technique and the implementation is achieved in Grasshopper
environment. Numerical examples are carried out to verify the capability of the proposed technique. From numerical results, the present
method can effectively produce optimum member size distribution of the geodesic dome and it has great possibility and applicability to
various dome structures. |