A Neurofuzzy Knowledge Model for the Quantification of Structural Flexibility

1. A Neurofuzzy Knowledge Model for the Quantification of Structural Flexibility CMS2009, 13th of June, 2009

2. A Neurofuzzy Knowledge Model for the Quantification of Structural Flexibility Eindhoven University of Technology Department of Architecture, Building and Planning Unit Structural Design and Construction Technology R. Hoekman, R. Blok, F. Van Herwijnen / Department of Architecture, Building and Planning

3. What’s it about? • Assessment tool • Quantitative evaluation of load bearing structures • Expressing performance with regard to adaptability / Department of Architecture, Building and Planning

4. Goals • Provide means to quantify adaptability • Enable evaluation of potential for transformation of the existing building stock • Extend knowledge for optimization of adaptability in design strategies / Department of Architecture, Building and Planning

9. Adaptability of Buildings

13. Assessment of Structural Flexibility

14. Autonomy • Integration (INT) • Redundancy (RED) • Penetration (PEN) • Connection (CON)

15. Integration

16. Redundancy

17. Penetration

18. Connection

19. Suitability • Spatial Surplus (SPA) • Obstruction (OBS) • Technical Surplus (TEC) • Accessibility (ACC)

20. Spatial Surplus

21. Obstruction

22. Technical Surplus

23. Accessibility

29. What are it’s merits? • Object oriented knowledge representation • Adaptability as a crisp performance indicator • Enabling optimization of adaptable designs through comparison of alternative structural configurations • Contribution to longevity of buildings by providing insights in transformation potential / Department of Architecture, Building and Planning

30. Thank you robhoekman@gmail.com