Computational reuse optimisation for stadium design

Computational reuse optimisation for stadium design

Van der Steen, J.
Coenders, J.L.
Pasterkamp, S.
Rolvink, A.
Van Steekelenburg, J.

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Structural Engineering

2015-08-17

This paper presents a proof of concept study into a computational strategy for reusing structural stadium elements. The strategy goal is overcoming the reuse design strain through implementation of a genetic algorithm. This algorithm is calibrated to search for a structural frame configuration, while using a reusable element set, meeting floor space requirements and following the building mass shape. The most important benefit of the algorithm implementation is its method of scouting the solution space. It accelerates the design process and presents the results in a transparent manner. These strategy aspects reduce the complications of reuse design and support the goal of encouraging the application of reuse design in practice. This will lead to a more sustainable construction industry. The algorithm has been applied on the Al Wakrah stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In this project the developer aims to deconstruct the second ring after the tournament. The presented strategy resulted in four unique structural frames, which use 100% of the reusable structural elements, while deviating 1% from the required floor space and 3% from the given building mass.

stadium reuse
structural elements
computational design
genetic algorithm
frame configuration
reuse design
3D visualisation
sustainable design
lifetime utilisation

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3330b48f-4b79-468e-a5b4-02f36f0b0722

Proceedings of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium "Future Visions", Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 17-20 August 2015

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