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Date: 2023
Type: Research/Seminar
Department: Leibniz Universität, dMA, Prof. Mirco Becker
Assistant Proffesor: Philipp Mecke
Assistant: Momo Wittmer

A possible novel design application of such a plate connector is demonstrated in a shingled double-layered structure. It would allow for a loose-fit overlapping panel detail and thus eliminate elaborate flank machining. Such varying overlap between panels with relatively large tolerances also opens the possibility for constructing nonstandard forms out of standard panels.

 

Universal Joints

 

The project builds on the rich body of work on universal joints and extends that contemporary developments is design, optimization and fabrication. In the 20th century, universal joint systems have been developed that brought such connectors to the forefront of serial production. Konrad Wachsmann, the architect who developed the Universal Connector in the 1950's stated how his main intention was "the liberation from the dogma of convention".

 

 

Date: 2020
Type: Research/Seminar
Department: Leibniz Universität, dMA, Prof. Mirco Becker
Assistant Proffesor: Philipp Mecke
Assistant: Jan Zobel
Students: Rebecca Faulhaber, Maximillian Löwen, Ann Katrin Loewe, Sophia Haid,

Lin Chan Ting, Leon Schittek, Janek Zindler, Marco Schacht

ULTRA + GESTALTEN

 

Date: 2019
Location: Martin Gropius Bau Berlin

Partner:Exelence Cluster Humoldt Universität
Location: Martin Gropius Bau
Type: Research
Team: Philipp Mecke and Prof. Oliver Tessmann DDU University of Darmstadt

Topological Interlocking Assemblies are modular structures that unfold structural capacity by kinematically constraining their building blocks through interlocking. While masonry bonds bind their elements with mortar, assemblies with intricately interlocking modules exclusively constrain their elements through inherent geometrical and topological properties. Topological Interlocking Assemblies are not compression-only structures, the self-supporting arrangement works in all directions. The concept only recently re-emerged in material science. Planar materials fail when cracks are able to propagate through the entire dimension of an element. Topological interlocking assemblies are broken down into small-scale elements already.

 

Space Shingles

Date: 2020
Type: Research/Seminar
Department: Leibniz Universität, dMA, Prof. Mirco Becker
Assistant Proffesor: Philipp Mecke
Assistant: Jan Zobel
Students: Rebecca Faulhaber, Maximillian Löwen, Ann Katrin Loewe, Sophia Haid,

Lin Chan Ting, Leon Schittek, Janek Zindler, Marco Schacht

A possible novel design application of such a plate connector is demonstrated in a shingled double-layered structure. It would allow for a loose-fit overlapping panel detail and thus eliminate elaborate flank machining. Such varying overlap between panels with relatively large tolerances also opens the possibility for constructing nonstandard forms out of standard panels.

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Space Shingles II

Date: 2021
Type: Research/Seminar
Department: Leibniz Universität, dMA, Prof. Mirco Becker
Assistant Proffesor: Philipp Mecke
Assistant: Jan Zobel

 Due to the continuous development in the field of additive fabrication in recent years, it has become possible to break with these limitations. 3D-printing not only allows to fabricate unprecedented geometric complexity but also offers to integrate functionally to a much higher degree. The project is featuring a novel take on the universal connector which integrates tube fittings as well as plate fittings. This shakes up the hierarchy of traditionally clad space-frame structures. The node connectors in Space Shingles are testing the use of additive manufacturing techniques, topology optimization and functional integration to build a demonstrator for a structural and architectural invention.  

Bespoke plate and tube connector

The work lays out the digital process chain including design, engineering, and fabrication. This includes topology optimization of the connectors towards structure, material use, and casting limitations. It describes the batch production of individually shaped nodes, which are produced indirectly using a large format 3D-sand-printer for casting metal cores. It results in bespoke cast metal nodes with approved material properties. The work is situated between direct 3D-metal printing  and 3D-printing sand molds for bespoke metal casting.

Date: 2021
Type: Publication / Advanced Geometry
Team: Leibniz Universität Prof. Mirco Becker - FH Wismar, Prof. Asko Fromm

INFLATE

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INFLATE

A possible novel design application of such a plate connector is demonstrated in a shingled double-layered structure. It would allow for a loose-fit overlapping panel detail and thus eliminate elaborate flank machining. Such varying overlap between panels with relatively large tolerances also opens the possibility for constructing nonstandard forms out of standard panels.


Date: 2023
Type: Research/Seminar
Department: Leibniz Universität, dMA, Prof. Mirco Becker
Assistant Proffesor: Philipp Mecke
Assistant: Momo Wittmer
Students: ...

ULTRA + GESTALTEN

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Date: 2019
Location: Martin Gropius Bau Berlin

Partner:Exelence Cluster Humoldt Universität
Location: Martin Gropius Bau
Type: Research
Team: Philipp Mecke and Prof. Oliver Tessmann DDU University of Darmstadt


Topological Interlocking Assemblies are modular structures that unfold structural capacity by kinematically constraining their building blocks through interlocking. While masonry bonds bind their elements with mortar, assemblies with intricately interlocking modules exclusively constrain their elements through inherent geometrical and topological properties. Topological Interlocking Assemblies are not compression-only structures, the self-supporting arrangement works in all directions. The concept only recently re-emerged in material science. Planar materials fail when cracks are able to propagate through the entire dimension of an element. Topological interlocking assemblies are broken down into small-scale elements already.

 

Space Shingles

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A possible novel design application of such a plate connector is demonstrated in a shingled double-layered structure. It would allow for a loose-fit overlapping panel detail and thus eliminate elaborate flank machining. Such varying overlap between panels with relatively large tolerances also opens the possibility for constructing nonstandard forms out of standard panels.


Date: 2020
Type: Research/Seminar
Department: Leibniz Universität, dMA, Prof. Mirco Becker
Assistant Proffesor: Philipp Mecke
Assistant: Jan Zobel
Students: Rebecca Faulhaber, Maximillian Löwen, Ann Katrin Loewe, Sophia Haid, Lin Chan Ting, Leon Schittek, Janek Zindler, Marco Schacht

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Space Shingles II
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Space Shingles II

Due to the continuous development in the field of additive fabrication in recent years, it has become possible to break with these limitations. 3D-printing not only allows to fabricate unprecedented geometric complexity but also offers to integrate functionally to a much higher degree. The project is featuring a novel take on the universal connector which integrates tube fittings as well as plate fittings. This shakes up the hierarchy of traditionally clad space-frame structures. The node connectors in Space Shingles are testing the use of additive manufacturing techniques, topology optimization and functional integration to build a demonstrator for a structural and architectural invention.  

Date: 2021
Type: Research/Seminar
Department: Leibniz Universität, dMA, Prof. Mirco Becker
Assistant Proffesor: Philipp Mecke
Assistant: Jan Zobel

Universal Joints

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Date: 2020
Type: Research/Seminar
Department: Leibniz Universität, dMA, Prof. Mirco Becker
Assistant Proffesor: Philipp Mecke
Assistant: Jan Zobel
Students: Rebecca Faulhaber, Maximillian Löwen, Ann Katrin Loewe, Sophia Haid, Lin Chan Ting, Leon Schittek, Janek Zindler, Marco Schacht

 

The project builds on the rich body of work on universal joints and extends that contemporary developments is design, optimization and fabrication. In the 20th century, universal joint systems have been developed that brought such connectors to the forefront of serial production. Konrad Wachsmann, the architect who developed the Universal Connector in the 1950's stated how his main intention was "the liberation from the dogma of convention".

 

BESPOKE PLATE AND TUBE CONNECTOR

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Date: 2021
Type: Publication / Advanced Geometry
Team: Leibniz Universität Prof. Mirco Becker - FH Wismar, Prof. Asko Fromm

 

The work lays out the digital process chain including design, engineering, and fabrication. This includes topology optimization of the connectors towards structure, material use, and casting limitations. It describes the batch production of individually shaped nodes, which are produced indirectly using a large format 3D-sand-printer for casting metal cores. It results in bespoke cast metal nodes with approved material properties. The work is situated between direct 3D-metal printing  and 3D-printing sand molds for bespoke metal casting

 

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