Design and analysis of moment-resisting nature-inspired-design structure using graphic statics methods

Based on Kiesler’s perception of space and the idea of continuity, the design proposal from DARC (Digital Architecture Research Centre at Kent School of Architecture and Planning) follows a nature-inspired scheme discussing the notion of continuity of force through the study of combined loading. Geometric intuitive methods are used to examine and determine axial forces, bending moments, torsion values and deflections. These include the use of Kangaroo, mesh subdivision, and traditional and latest developments in Graphic Statics. The study originally explores the use of the Doo-Sabin subdivision method for determining force, and, through seeking parallelisms of structural design with biological systems, aims to detect the benefits and limitations of expanding the application of advanced Graphic Statics and Graphic Kinematics methods for moments and deflections in nature-inspired design vocabularies.