Bottom-up generative up-cycling: a part based design study with genetic algorithms
Journal article
Zirek, S. (2023). Bottom-up generative up-cycling: a part based design study with genetic algorithms. Results in Engineering. 18, p. 101099. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101099
Authors | Zirek, S. |
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Abstract | While describing up-cycling as a problem of fitting a set of existing/used materials into a new design, this paper utilises genetic algorithm (GA) and tree forks to exercise design in limited material inventories. It presents a bottom-up generative approach aiming to increase the applicability of up-cycling by reducing the material selectivity. The paper presents two scenarios: the first based on the tree forks being sourced from a single tree and the second utilising waste material, namely tree forks collected from a forest floor. It studies GAs incorporating material dimensions and fabrication constraints from an earlier stage of design to amplify the morphological involvement of these elements and to create a bottom-up generative system. The paper utilises waste material without a prior selection and without changing or deforming their unique geometries to minimise fabrication energy consumption. It presents a fabricated table leg structure made of ten forks. |
Keywords | Tree forks, Genetic algorithmsGenerative design, Minimising waste, Sustainability, Material up-cycling, Material-availability-informed design, Circular economy |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | Results in Engineering |
Journal citation | 18, p. 101099 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISSN | 2590-1230 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101099 |
Web address (URL) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101099 |
Publication dates | |
21 Apr 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 13 Apr 2023 |
Deposited | 15 Dec 2023 |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Open |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
https://openresearch.lsbu.ac.uk/item/95v6x
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