Segmental Ceramic Columns
The research question relies on how to design sectional hollow structures that can integrate multiple functions using contemporary manufacturing technologies applied to ceramic materials as an alternative to reinforced concrete. While additive robotic manufacturing methods using clay or concrete has been more broadly applied, this research investigates subtractive robotic manufacturing methods to produce ceramic pieces for structural purposes. The goal is both, optimize the use of materials and resources as well as, producing beautiful building components for engineering and architectural applications.
The resulting structural system is based on hollow ceramic components produced by the combination of conventional extrusion manufacturing processes and subtractive manufacturing methods harnessing the potential offered by robotic technologies to generate non-standard hollow structures that incorporate ecological functions.
Conceptualization and Experimentation
Fabrication
Location
Barcelona, Spain
Time
2024
Principal Investigator
Juan Jose Castellon
Team
David Chen
Tammy Feng
Liufei Zhu
Collaborators
Toni Cumella
Guillem Cumella
Sponsors
Rice University
Carbon Hub
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