48-482 Structural Design 3: Computational Structural Design

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course covers advanced topics in computational structural design and analysis. Students will explore various formfinding algorithms and computational design methodologies, learning to use structural geometry as a key design driver for creating efficient and expressive forms. Key topics include parametric structural modeling computational structural analysis structural optimization and form finding. The course is handson and skillfocused, organized around interactive workshops and design projects throughout the semester, each addressing specific computational tools and design objectives. Students are expected to have basic knowledge of statics and structural design and be comfortable using Rhino and Grasshopper.

Prerequisites: none listed

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