topic Re: shell structure in Modeling

shell structure

Anonymous — Wed, 24 May 2023 17:04:33 GMT

i wanna make shell structure.
my building use simple arch structure, half circle like that.

but my floor plan isnt rectangular, but a bit curved, 1/3 of circle..
how to make this model?

how to display image here? its easier to explain in image.. i am a newbie.

Re: shell structure

Dwight — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:13:55 GMT

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Re: shell structure

Dwight — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:25:53 GMT

This fancy roof made with wall tool and complex profile

See:
complex profile

Re: shell structure

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:34 GMT

if i want to make space truss in curved, how to draw it? i can find this object in library. but it is straight. could i modify it? may u tell me step by step? thanks..

this forum is soo nice, i love it. it is helpful

Re: shell structure

Dwight — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:17:52 GMT

If there is no parametric object that satisfies you, the best option I know is Ralph's OBJECTIVE ADD-ON tool that can arch a tube. You still face a tedious exercise of adding tubular struts.

Re: shell structure

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:59:10 GMT

You can use the very simple tool ( create trusses )...

Re: shell structure

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:31:43 GMT

so, space truss can't be curved directly? it so difficult for me to make space truss by myself TT

Re: shell structure

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:38:55 GMT

thanks mohaa, but what u've just told is making plain truss, right? i mean space truss...