Diederik Veenendaal

TL;DR: Ressenya del llibre: Shell structures for architecture: form finding and optimization by Sigrid Adriaenssens, Philippe Block, Diederik Veenendaal and Chris Williams.

TL;DR: A single computational framework using a sparse branch-node data structure is presented, showing how each method approaches the initial equilibrium problem, defines and linearizes the equilibrium equations applied to linear elements, and uses particular solving strategies.

TL;DR: The concept of casting concrete in fabrics, fabric formwork technology, has resurfaced at various times and in different forms throughout the past century as discussed by the authors, including different types of flexible formwork, controlled permeability formwork and pneumatic formwork.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore flexible formwork construction technologies which embrace the fluidity of concrete to facilitate the practical construction of concrete structures with complex and efficient geometries, highlighting practical uses, research challenges and new opportunities.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore the potential of combining a cable net with a fabric to scale the concept of flexible formworks to the size of large-span roofs and bridges, especially when applying a thin coat of concrete or mortar to form a shell structure.