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In recent years, we’ve completed over 100 master’s theses at CSDG, NTNU’s Department of Structural Engineering, pushing boundaries in parametric modeling, optimization, and sustainability across AEC. Here’s a standout project from 2024: This thesis was chosen as one of three the most innovational master thesis at NTNU this year. Two of our talented students (Rakel Gundersen, Sofie Friis Dahl-Nielsen) worked on the workflow for design from reclaimed elements (with the help of Hanne Rangnes Seeberg). They tried to make a digital material bank using 3D scanning and computational design to integrate reclaimed building elements into new designs, promoting circular economy principles. With 3D scanning, they catalogued reclaimed components, enabling architects to visualize and strategically place these materials in structures. This innovation exemplifies how computational tools can elevate sustainable design by connecting reclaimed elements with digital workflows. Their work also emphasizes the value of developing in-house tools within Rhino/Grasshopper to automate design processes—vital for accelerating sustainable innovation. View their work and see how they’re advancing AEC through digital material management here: https://lnkd.in/dwPC-ge9 https://lnkd.in/dEBhkiz9 https://lnkd.in/d-ETHR3A https://lnkd.in/dAGNzN79

🌟 Master the Art of Building Performance Simulation! 🌟 🔍 Are you passionate about reducing the environmental impact of buildings while enhancing indoor quality and productivity? The 2nd Edition of "Building Performance Simulation for Design and Operation" is your ultimate guide to leveraging simulation for sustainable and high-performance building design and operation. 📘 About the Book: Edited by esteemed experts Jan L.M. Hensen and Roberto Lamberts, this comprehensive edition provides a detailed overview of building performance simulation across the entire building life cycle, from conception to demolition. The book covers a range of topics including building information modelling, occupant behaviour modelling, urban physics modelling, urban building energy modelling, and renewable energy systems modelling. 🌍 Why You Need This Book: Comprehensive Insights: Gain unique insights into the techniques and applications of building performance modelling for performance-based design and operation. Practical Applications: Learn how to use simulation techniques for practical design, management, and operation of buildings. Educational Value: Perfect for postgraduate students in architecture, environmental, or mechanical engineering. 📣 What’s New in This Edition: New chapters on cutting-edge topics such as urban physics and renewable energy systems. Consistent chapter structure with learning objectives, summaries, and assignments to facilitate learning. 📅 Publication Details: Format: Kindle Edition Publisher: Routledge Publication Date: April 24, 2019 Print Length: 792 pages ASIN: B07R3D7NCQ ✨ Hear from the Experts: Jan L.M. Hensen, Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, and Roberto Lamberts, Professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina, bring their extensive knowledge and experience to this essential resource for building and systems designers, operators, and engineering students. 🌟 Don't miss out on this essential resource for advancing your knowledge and skills in building performance simulation. Get your Kindle edition today and lead the way in sustainable building design! Link:[https://amzn.to/46ljvd2] #BuildingPerformanceSimulation #SustainableDesign #HighPerformanceBuildings #Architecture #BuildingDesign #SimulationTechniques #EnergyEfficiency #Engineering #GreenBuilding

https://lnkd.in/gaetmVU2 Article Title: A Perceptive Journey through Postmodernism Author(s): Utpal Kumar Nandy, Shravani Nandy and Antara Nandy* Journal: Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences Journal ISSN: 2455-488X Abstract: “We live in a time of great uncertainty-caught in the transition from a bold and passionate optimism about the future to a deep skepticism and spirit of nihilism about finding any universal ways for mankind. We live in a ‘Postmodern’ time”. This paper contains a descriptive note of the various phases, facets, ideas & ideologies behind the postmodern movement in art and architecture. It deals with the origin and evolution of the postmodernism. A contrast between its predecessor, modernism and postmodernism has been drawn to understand the underlying reasons triggering the change. The major characteristics defining postmodernism has been provided together with a brief mention of the major contemporary artists and their artworks. #Engineering #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #CivilEngineering #ChemicalEngineering #ComputerEngineering #SoftwareEngineering #AerospaceEngineering #BiomedicalEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #StructuralEngineering #IndustrialEngineering #MaterialsEngineering #SystemsEngineering #Robotics #Peertechz #PeertechzPublications #Nanotechnology #RenewableEnergy #EngineeringDesign #EngineeringManagement #ManufacturingEngineering #AutomotiveEngineering #TelecommunicationsEngineering #Mechatronics #EngineeringMechanics #ControlSystems

1/4.Title: Applied Mathematics and Physics in Land Use Management: Enhancing Structural Integrity and Community Living through Magnetic Resonance Fields 5. Practical Applications of Applied Physics and Geometry in Land Use Management The practical applications of applied physics and mathematics extend beyond theoretical models. In real-world scenarios, these principles are already being applied in smart cities and sustainable urban developments. 5.1 Smart Cities: Maximizing Efficiency with Magnetic Fields In smart city development, magnetic fields are used to enhance the conductivity of materials, optimize energy use, and improve transportation systems. For example, magnetic levitation technology in public transit systems reduces the need for large amounts of space while increasing efficiency. 5.2 Sustainable Architecture Sustainable architecture leverages the conductivity and magnetic properties of materials to reduce carbon footprints and improve energy efficiency. Buildings designed with magnetic resonance field principles require fewer resources for heating and cooling, thus conserving energy and reducing land use. 6. Conclusion The integration of applied mathematics and applied physics into land use management offers innovative solutions for increasing structural strength, optimizing space, and improving community living. By leveraging magnetic resonance fields, algebraic mechanics, and geometric principles, architects and urban planners can create more efficient and sustainable urban environments, ultimately benefiting the well-being of both individuals and the community as a whole. References: 1. Jackson, J. D. (1998). Classical Electrodynamics. Wiley. 2. Beer, F. P., Johnston, E. R., & DeWolf, J. T. (2015). Mechanics of Materials. McGraw-Hill. 3. Burden, R. L., & Faires, J. D. (2010). Numerical Analysis. Brooks/Cole. 4. Feynman, R. P., Leighton, R. B., & Sands, M. (2011). The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. II: Mainly Electromagnetism and Matter. Basic Books. 5. Lanza, G., & Ostermann, J. (2018). Sustainable Smart Cities: Concepts, Examples, and Approaches. Springer. This article explores the interdisciplinary nature of mathematics and physics in modern land use management, offering pathways for future development in urban planning and construction. Courtesy to Priya Waller Media and Communications Experts UK 🇬🇧

❓ How do I find a trade-off between several topological designs and their corresponding multi-objective performances? 💡 In this publication in Computer-Aided Design, we introduce an algebra for the discrete interpolation of structural surface patterns with different degrees of topological similarity based on input designs, aiming to obtain a variety of multi-objective performance trade-offs. ➡ https://lnkd.in/eN7-wbQY 📚 Last but not least paper from my PhD thesis, a collaboration Ecole des Ponts ParisTech - ETH Zürich, under the supervision of Olivier Baverel, Philippe Block, Romain Mesnil, and Tom Van Mele. 🙏 I am grateful to late Maurizio Brocato who suggested to frame this work as the development of an 'algebra', as a member of my PhD defense committee. 🔓 Open access provided by Delft University of Technology. 📢 Structural design is a search for the best trade-off between multiple architecture, engineering, and construction objectives, not only mechanical efficiency or construction rationality. Producing hybrid designs from single-objective optimal designs to explore multi-objective trade-offs is common in the design of structural forms, constrained to a single parametric design space. However, producing topological hybrids offers a more complex challenge, as a combinatorial problem that is not encoded as a finite set of real numbers but as an unbonded series of grammar rules. This paper presents a strategy for the generation of hybrid designs of quad-mesh pattern topologies for surface structures. Based on a quad-mesh grammar, an algebra is introduced to measure the distance between designs, find their similar features, and enumerate designs with different degrees of topological similarity. Structural design applications are shown to highlight the use of topologically hybrid designs as a surrogate for obtaining multi-objective trade-offs. #architecture #structures #shells #patterns #topology #design

🚀⚫️ Amazing physics and the ultimate application of balance! 🔥 Equilibrium in physics is a situation in which all of the forces acting on an item are equal, resulting in zero acceleration and zero net force. 👨🏻🏑 Both static and dynamic equilibrium exist. When an object is at rest, balanced between all pressures and torques, and neither rotating nor moving, it is said to be in static equilibrium. Dynamic equilibrium is the state in which motionless objects with balanced forces experience zero acceleration. In civil engineering, equilibrium plays a pivotal role in the analysis and design of stable structures and systems, ranging from machines to architectural buildings. #science #engineering #technology #letsconnect #art #creativity #force #innovation #STEM #physics #education #learning #structures #design

What could this do for Civil Engineering Education? Quite a lot, I think. Not only that, but what about communicating complex concepts to stakeholders? Another clear Emerging Use Case of LLM’a in Civil Engineering. It seems just after I submitted that article my feed is full of relevant examples, so even though the article is not out yet I am sharing these as they come up. https://lnkd.in/e2_k7Gfv https://lnkd.in/eYnThS5N

Architecture and Design are not sciences in the strict sense, like Physics or Chemistry. However, they draw heavily from scientific knowledge. They are best described as hybrid disciplines that combine art, science, and technical skills.   They use scientific principles, like ergonomics, material physics, and neuroscience, to create functional and human-centered spaces. But they also rely on artistic sensitivity to evoke emotions and communicate meaning.   In practice, Architecture and Design are not purely logical or objective. They require creativity to bridge technical requirements with human experience. While science explains "how" things work, Architecture and Design focus on "how it feels" and "why it matters." #Architecture #Design #NotreDame

DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR INNOVATION I explain it all the time with inside and outside an organism. Dynamics. Speed. Moment. Transformation. Different interconnections. 20% change, 80% impact. You can apply it to economics (economy of scale or scope) To health and prevention. To ecology and biology. And to healthy buildings without sick building syndrome. Nature does things 80% differently than our mechanical engineering. #dynamics #system #design

1.The Engineering Marvel of Angkor Wat: Insights into Gravitational Dynamics, Magnetic Resonance, and Humidity Effects Introduction Angkor Wat, a masterpiece of Khmer architecture, presents a fascinating case study in the integration of geometric precision, gravitational dynamics, and advanced materials science. This article explores the scientific principles behind Angkor Wat’s design, focusing on the role of geometric configurations, magnetic fields, and humidity in understanding the temple’s construction and its broader implications. 1. Geometric Precision and Structural Design of Angkor Wat 1.1 Architectural Layout and Geometry • 5x5 Square Perimeters: Angkor Wat is renowned for its symmetrical design, including its central core and surrounding galleries arranged in 5x5 square perimeters. This geometric precision reflects a sophisticated understanding of spatial arrangements and architectural balance. • Magic Numbers and Mystical Significance: The numbers 2, 6, 5, and 8, along with the mystic number 9, hold symbolic importance in the design and layout of the temple. These numbers may represent cosmic harmony and the integration of spiritual and physical dimensions. 1.2 Micro Tools and Carvings • Advanced Carving Techniques: The detailed carvings at Angkor Wat, executed with micro tools, demonstrate a high level of craftsmanship and precision. These inscriptions offer insights into the cultural and scientific knowledge of the Khmer civilization. 2. Gravitational Dynamics and Magnetic Resonance 2.1 Gravitational Dynamics and Elemental Interactions • Reciprocal Gravity and Structural Integrity: The concept of reciprocal gravity involves understanding how gravitational forces interact with structural elements. In Angkor Wat, this principle may contribute to the stability and durability of the temple’s massive stone structures. • Elemental Dynamics: The gravitational forces influencing the placement and alignment of stones reflect a deep understanding of material science and engineering principles. 2.2 Magnetic Resonance and Technological Implications • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Infrastructure: Satellite images and MRI techniques reveal the assembly of magnetic particles and fields within the temple’s infrastructure. These methods provide insights into the magnetic properties and structural integrity of the construction materials. • Interdisciplinary Communication Science: The integration of magnetic resonance imaging with infrastructure analysis represents an interdisciplinary approach, combining physics, engineering, and technology to study and preserve historical structures. Courtesy to Priya Waller Media and Communications Experts UK 🇬🇧