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Curved Timber

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dik

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Innovative timber construction.

"Canadian structural engineer, StructureCraft, worked with consultant, KPFF Consulting Engineers, to build a specially crafted, dual-curve mass timber roof in a long-span format in University of Idaho’s (U of I’s) basketball arena in Moscow, Idaho.

The engineering team developed, shaped, and optimized the curved roof, ensuring its feasibility for fabrication and construction. This meticulous process not only enhanced the architectural vision, but also addressed the various constraints and challenges associated with a doubly curved structure spanning a 5,760-m2 (62,000-sf) arena."


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So strange to see the singularity approaching while the entire planet is rapidly turning into a hellscape. -John Coates

-Dik
 
very interesting . . . thank you
 
Wish they'd explain those genetic algorithms. Nice building.

Pamela K. Quillin, P.E.
Quillin Engineering, LLC
NSPE-CO, Central Chapter
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