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Stereotomy and the Mediterranean: Notes Toward an Architectural History [PDF]
Stereotomy, the art of cutting stones into particular shapes for the construction of vaulted structures, is an ancient art that has been practiced over a wide chronological and geographical span, from Hellenistic Greece to contemporary Apulia and across ...
Sara Galletti
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Three dimensional printing-assisted biplane stereotomy to treat severe varus knee with femoral deformity: a technical note [PDF]
Double level osteotomy (DLO) is recommended for severe varus knees with deformities in both the femur and tibia or the deformity angle is greater than 20˚.
Shuai-Jie Lv +8 more
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A Hand-Drawn Language for Human–Robot Collaboration in Wood Stereotomy
This study introduces a novel, hand-drawn language designed to foster human-robot collaboration in wood stereotomy, central to carpentry and joinery professions.
Cristhian A. Aguilera-Carrasco +4 more
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Stereotomy and L’Art du Trait: The Guitarde as a Case Study
One example of the combination of structurally sound construction techniques and attention to pleasing aesthetics can be seen in the guitarde, an elaborate type of dormer that was developed in the Loire Valley in France during the eighteenth century ...
Patrick Moore
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Optimal arch forms under in‐plane seismic loading in different gravitational environments
Abstract This paper is motivated by the renewed interest in space exploration and the need to provide structurally sound and resource‐efficient shielding solutions for valuable assets and future habitable modules. We present, implement and test a methodology for the preliminary design and assessment of optimal arch forms subjected to self‐weight as ...
C. Málaga‐Chuquitaype +4 more
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Highlights: • High-definition scanning and 3D printing have been used as tools in the detection of heritage pathologies, as well as in the study of materials.
Pablo Manuel Millán-Millán +2 more
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CONSTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS OF MAYA VAULTED ARCHITECTURE FROM PHOTOGRAMMETRIC SURVEY [PDF]
Studying Maya architecture from a constructive perspective reveals new insights into the ancient building techniques and processes. Gaining deep knowledge of these structures is key to assessing the current conservation state of the buildings and to ...
L. Gilabert-Sansalvador +4 more
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This paper describes a wood-wood spatial joining system adapted to digital fabrication which has been designated the “Spatial Masterkey”. The wood stereotomy of the joints between the different pieces that make up this joining system is inspired by a ...
Antonio Jesús de-los-Aires-Solís +1 more
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Joint Layout Design: Finding the Strongest Connections within Segmental Masonry Arched Forms
Segmental arched forms composed of discrete units are among the most common construction systems, ranging from historic masonry vaults to contemporary precast concrete shells.
Elham Mousavian, Claudia Casapulla
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The projective hinge: phylogeny and ontogeny for a new descriptive geometry
The architect- draughtsman uses a theoretical–graphic code whose foundations - of obvious Platonic lineage - attempt to organize and make sense to the reality.
Agostino De Rosa
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