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4D Printing Architectural Textiles: Programmable Self-Supporting Structures

Henry, Amelia LU (2024) AAHM10 20232
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Abstract
This research investigates the architectural viability of large-scale FDM 3D printing of thermoplastics directly onto stretched textiles, which retract and warp into 3D structures upon stretch release.
This collection documents the development of an experimental fabrication process specifically for large-scale programmable structural textiles, testing interdependencies in both material, fabrication, and design parameters. Apart from the design development and print variables, this research required the creation of a stable fabrication process; adapting the workflow to different types of 3D printers as well as building and programming both the hardware and software of a 3D printing extruder attachment for an ABB IRB 2400 robot arm.
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This research investigates the architectural viability of large-scale FDM 3D printing of thermoplastics directly onto stretched textiles, which retract and warp into 3D structures upon stretch release.
This collection documents the development of an experimental fabrication process specifically for large-scale programmable structural textiles, testing interdependencies in both material, fabrication, and design parameters. Apart from the design development and print variables, this research required the creation of a stable fabrication process; adapting the workflow to different types of 3D printers as well as building and programming both the hardware and software of a 3D printing extruder attachment for an ABB IRB 2400 robot arm.
The results from the early fabrication testing were later used to inform a series of small-scale prototypes. These prototypes were consolidated into a comprehensive design system that accounts for programmable material behaviors, considering the aforementioned material, fabrication, and design parameters.
The project culminates in the design and fabrication of a collection of large-scale prototypes, each featuring pre-programmed structural warping informed by the material behavior design system. (Less)
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author
Henry, Amelia LU
supervisor
organization
course
AAHM10 20232
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Digital Fabrication, 3D Printing, 4D Printing, Textile Architecture, Additive Manufacturing, Smart Materials, Self-assembly
language
English
id
9151708
date added to LUP
2024-05-15 13:35:22
date last changed
2024-05-15 13:35:22
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  abstract     = {{This research investigates the architectural viability of large-scale FDM 3D printing of thermoplastics directly onto stretched textiles, which retract and warp into 3D structures upon stretch release.
This collection documents the development of an experimental fabrication process specifically for large-scale programmable structural textiles, testing interdependencies in both material, fabrication, and design parameters. Apart from the design development and print variables, this research required the creation of a stable fabrication process; adapting the workflow to different types of 3D printers as well as building and programming both the hardware and software of a 3D printing extruder attachment for an ABB IRB 2400 robot arm.
The results from the early fabrication testing were later used to inform a series of small-scale prototypes. These prototypes were consolidated into a comprehensive design system that accounts for programmable material behaviors, considering the aforementioned material, fabrication, and design parameters. 
The project culminates in the design and fabrication of a collection of large-scale prototypes, each featuring pre-programmed structural warping informed by the material behavior design system.}},
  author       = {{Henry, Amelia}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{4D Printing Architectural Textiles: Programmable Self-Supporting Structures}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}