This thesis examines Thrust Network Analysis (TNA), a methodology developed by Philippe Block, which gives possible three-dimensional funicular force networks for gravitational and vertical loading. It is used for the design of vaulted structures as well as the safety assessment of historical masonry vaults. The method uses projective force networks showing possible force paths within the structure, interactive reciprocal diagrams and linear optimization. In this thesis, first the background of the method, graphic statics in two dimensions as well as former design- and analysis tools will be illustrated. The TNA will then be explained, applied and used to explore it's possibilities in form-finding.
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This thesis examines Thrust Network Analysis (TNA), a methodology developed by Philippe Block, which gives possible three-dimensional funicular force networks for gravitational and vertical loading. It is used for the design of vaulted structures as well as the safety assessment of historical masonry vaults. The method uses projective force networks showing possible force paths within the structure, interactive reciprocal diagrams and linear optimization. In this thesis, first the background of...
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