topic Re: Quonset structure in Modeling

Quonset structure

Michael — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:13:22 GMT

Has anyone used wall commands, or other ArchiCAD commands to draw a "quonset" structure, that is a barrel vault, metal ribbed, prefabricated, building type?

If so which command was used?

It is understood there are primary objects that could define a space, however, like the "log" wall command, perhaps a ribbed vaulted wall command exists.....j

Re: Quonset structure

Ralph Wessel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:28:06 GMT

Michael wrote:
Has anyone used wall commands, or other ArchiCAD commands to draw a "quonset" structure, that is a barrel vault, metal ribbed, prefabricated, building type?

You can easily make a ribbed/corrugated vaulted structure with OBJECTiVE:

1. Draw a cross section through the ribbed structure
2. Make a new section profile
3. Use the Bend tool to vault the profile

See the attached image for an illustration.

Is this the kind of thing you're looking for? You can see more about OBJECTiVE at http://www.encina.co.uk/objective.html

Re: Quonset structure

Michael — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:09:36 GMT

yes, maybe .....

Michael

Re: Quonset structure

Anonymous — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:03:13 GMT

I had a project a few years back that this would have been a blessing. Great tip and great tool!!!!

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