Journal Entry For
Module 3 - Give Me Shelter
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- A screenshot of your model geometry from each part of the assignment that you completed:
- For 2 or More Units: Modeling a Parametric Structure
- Modeling Approach: My modeling approach followed the Module 2 kickoff closely. The only part where I had to diverge was when placing my column components. I attempted using the tapered tube at first, however, that did not work as expected, so instead I used the 2pt uniform tube.
- Design & Flexible Parameters: Sadly, I was not able to complete my original design where I wanted to create a bus shelter that mimicked a wave of crashing water. I applied a sine wave (where columns are currently connected), but I was having difficulties when attempting to connect my columns to that curve. Also, I created my surface without first having explicitly defined my curves and that caused me some trouble when attempting to place my columns that way as well. I also ran into some problems with the panels, but after adjusting their thickness, it was resolved. Ultimately, I simplified my design to ensure that the following parameters can be used to flex and dynamically change my structure.
- Surface Height
- Surface Depth
- Surface Length
- Panel Grid Width
- Panel Grid Length
- Number of Columns
- Column Radius
- Initial Design Ideas:
