Dec 23, 2024 · Topological interlocking is a powerful geometric design approach that involves arranging specially shaped elements to form structures held together by a global peripheral …

We present an interactive tool for designing physical surfaces made from flexible interlocking quadrilateral elements of a single size and shape. With the element shape fixed, the design …

optimization can achieve globally interlocking structures. We show how different geometric patterns give rise to a variety of design options and validate our results with physical …

A Topological Interlocking Configuration (TIC), from a geometric point of view, is an assembly of building blocks that is stable without fasteners or adhesives of any kind. Stability is achieved

Aug 12, 2011 · We see multifarious applications of design based on topological interlocking, starting from civil engineering, where it can provide to engineering structures a high resistance …

Apr 1, 2025 · A–C One-, two- and three-layer origami patterns, origami-kirigami patterns and their symmetrical triangular thick-panel units (STTPUs). The blue solid lines represent mountain …

Topological interlocking is a design principle, which elements of a particular shape are arranged in such a way that the whole structure can be held together by a global peripheral constraint” …

Topological interlocking is a design concept in which simple elements are arranged in a way that an entire structure is held together by kinematic constraints inflicted through the form and …

Topological interlocking systems introduce a groundbreaking approach to stone construction, enabling complex structures that leverage the stone's natural strengths while addressing its …

We introduce a construction kit based on a block, called Versatile Block, that leads to a wide range of possible topological interlocking assemblies. We show that the combinatorics of …

In this article, we propose a method for generating topological interlocking configurations in one single iteration over the tessellation or mesh using a height value and a center point type for each tile as parameters.

Dec 4, 2018 · The key defining property of interlocking assemblies is that all component parts are immobilized by their geometric arrangement, preventing the assembly from falling apart. …

May 20, 2015 · I present research investigating the design and simulation of topological interlocking assemblies (TIA) made of concrete modules to create a self-supporting structure.

Jan 4, 2024 · Throughout this paper, we introduce a novel design-driven method for the robotic assembly of unit-based structures. The goal of this research is to establish a method to …

The interlocking technique can be defined as a method of joining materials or structural elements to create a cohesive assembly that relies on interdependence for stability. This technique …

Dec 31, 2023 · This Grasshopper definition crafts perpendicular interlocking structural systems on any given NURBS surface. Input parameters include the four-sided and untrimmed surface for …

Mar 28, 2019 · In this chapter, we present a materials design principle which is based on the use of segmented, rather than monolithic, structures consisting of identical blocks locked within the …

Mar 11, 2021 · The underlying weave geometry provides an interlocking property to the tiles and the closure property under symmetry operations ensure single tile can fill space. In order to …