Augmented reality fabrication protocol for linkage networks
CatenARy is an innovative project that aims to create a highly interactive and immersive design experience, allowing users to visualize and manipulate complex linkage networks in tree-dimensional space. The system also incorporates a fabrication protocol that streamlines the manufacturing process, reducing material waste and improving the overall efficiency of the construction process. The project will leverage the power of Unity to create a digital replica of the Gaudi‘s famous catenary arches, which can be overlaid on the real-world environment using HoloLens.
STATE OF THE ART
The catenary model of Sagrada Familia refers to the structural system that Antoni Gaudi used in the design of the basilica. The structural system consists of a series of inclined columns and catenary arches that form a self-supporting structure.
The catenary arches in the Sagrada Familia are constructed using a form-finding technique that involves hanging chains between two points and then tracing the shape of the curve created by the hanging chains. This process results in a natural curve that is strong and self-supporting, as the curve’s shape is the result of the chain’s weight being evenly distributed along its length.
The catenary model of Sagrada Familia is a prime example of Gaudi’s innovative approach to architecture, and the use of catenary arches in the basilica remains one of its most distinctive and iconic features.
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