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Rethinking the Brick: Developing a File to Fabrication Framework for Mortar-Free, Robotic Masonry Wall Assembly

Authors : Asterios Agkathidis, Yang Song, Jiangyang Zhao

Published in: Computational Design and Digital Manufacturing

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This design-led research investigates the development of a file-to-fabrication framework for mortar-free robotic assembly of masonry walls. In particular, we describe, test and evaluate an algorithmic method enabling the robotic assembly of custom-made, complex, interlocking brick structures which don’t require the use of mortar or adhesives but their stability relies only on their geometric properties. We evaluate the process by conducting three design experiments. Our findings highlight the advantages and challenges of the proposed framework focusing on the relationship between the geometry of the individual bricks and the overall structure as well as the tolerances related to the interlocking mechanism.

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Title: Rethinking the Brick: Developing a File to Fabrication Framework for Mortar-Free, Robotic Masonry Wall Assembly
Authors: Asterios Agkathidis
Yang Song
Jiangyang Zhao
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Computational Design and Digital Manufacturing
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-21166-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-21167-6

Copyright Year: 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-21167-6_5

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