Architectural curvilinear form has been on the scene since the time of the first building shelters. Curve is the most common form in nature. This phenomenon inspired human beings while they are building structures. Curvilinear form has developed over centuries, via structural enhancements and aesthetic tenets. A symbolic meaning is tailored to curvilinear structures such as use of domes in religious buildings. However, the difficulties in the construction process of these forms have been a challenge for people throughout the history. Today, introduction of computer aided design and manufacturing technologies into building industry encourages the use of curvilinear forms in architecture. This study intends to explore the relationship between structure and architectural curvilinear form. The curvilinear form will be examined basically according to its structural potentials through its geometrical configuration. A computer model of the roof of Channel Tunnel Railway Terminal at Waterloo is generated and with some geometrical modifications for the configuration of the roof, new schemes of structures are obtained. An analytical comparison of structural behavior and efficiency is made via the computer model of the roof and these modified configurations.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:METU/oai:etd.lib.metu.edu.tr:http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12608161/index.pdf |
| Date | 01 January 2007 |
| Creators | Cingi, Tuba |
| Contributors | Unay, Ali Ihsan |
| Publisher | METU |
| Source Sets | Middle East Technical Univ. |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | M.S. Thesis |
| Format | text/pdf |
| Rights | To liberate the content for public access |
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