Using Grasshopper as tool for generating new space frame structures and shapes

Hi. My name is George. I heard and saw some of Grasshopper examples on web, and I am interested in doing a Phd thesis on my faculty, regarding using a Grasshopper in generating new shapes and systems of space frames.

As I do not know anything about Grasshopper, I am wondering if this can be done?
I am using Rhino for several years, so it will not be a problem, but still I do know anything about Grasshopper.

Thank you for the replies.

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Permalink Reply by djordje on November 10, 2010 at 3:30pm

Just to clear this up. The space frame is the same as space truss. The only difference is in nodes - frame has a rigid nodes, while truss has a hinged nodes. But forget about it, this is not important for Grasshopper.

So my upper topic title could also be "Using Grasshopper as tool for generating new space trusses structures and shapes" or simply "Using Grasshopper as tool for generating new trusses structures and shapes".

Permalink Reply by Jon Mirtschin on November 10, 2010 at 9:08pm

Hi Djordje,

Grasshopper is very powerful way of generating structure models, and I've been working on tools to enhance and make this process easier. Below are two sample images, you can download the files from my blog. Instructions for getting started are here: Geometry Gym Group

Permalink Reply by djordje on November 29, 2010 at 7:53pm

Hi there Jon, I am sorry for the late reply.
Hm, splendid work.
I tried to find this files, for the images you posted, but I can not. Can you give the links, where I can download it.

Thank you.

Permalink Reply by Jon Mirtschin on November 29, 2010 at 10:29pm

Hi Djordje,

You need to download the relevant GeometryGym plugins for Grasshoper (StructDrawRhino and any relevant connectors) from http://www.geometrygym.com/downloads, instructions for installation here, http://www.grasshopper3d.com/group/geometrygym/forum/topics/install...

The three pin truss models can be downloaded here: http://geometrygym.blogspot.com/2010/08/three-pin-truss.html and Grasshopper creation of Beijing Water cube here: http://geometrygym.blogspot.com/2010/08/tessellation-in-grasshopper...

Hope this helps, let me know if you have any problems.

Cheers,

Jon

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