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Pneumatic architecture, as one of the innovative approaches in design an‎d construction that relies on the use of compressed gases to create an‎d maintain structures, has undergone significant transformations over time. The main advantage of these structures lies in their lightweight nature an‎d rapid construction capability, which considerably reduces costs. However, with technological advancements—particularly in the development of new materials an‎d pressure control systems—this type of architecture has found broader applications in larger, more sustainable, an‎d more complex projects, attracting increasing attention for its potential to create dynamic structures. The primary objective of this research is to explore the capabilities of this technology in developing mechanisms for structures capable of adapting an‎d transforming in response to varying environmental conditions. Accordingly, this study seeks to design a pneumatic mechanism aimed at achieving formability in modular structures. The importance of this research stems from the fact that conventional modular systems often suffer from limitations in flexibility an‎d efficiency, whereas the use of pneumatic technology offers an innovative solution for developing adaptive an‎d intelligent architectural systems. The research methodology combines literature review, case study analysis, design exploration, an‎d simulation of proposed models. Initially, a comprehensive study of the history of pneumatic architecture an‎d modular structures was conducted. Subsequently, various pneumatic mechanisms were analyzed, an‎d several design models were proposed based on established criteria. In the next phase, selec‎ted models were eva‎luated through simulations an‎d laboratory experiments to assess their performance. The core problem addressed in this research concerns how to achieve formable modular structures using pneumatic mechanisms an‎d how to optimize their formability to ensure not only high flexibility but also stability an‎d performance efficiency. The findings indicate that pneumatic mechanisms can serve as an effective strategy for enhancing formability, reducing structural weight, an‎d improving efficiency in modular architecture. These results can be applied in the design of temporary spaces, adaptive structures, an‎d other related architectural applications.

سازه‌هاي مدولار , ساختار فرم‌پذير , سازه پنوماتيك , متريال نرم , رباتيك نرم

Modular Structures , Morphing Structures , Pneumatic Structures , Soft Material , Soft Robotic

Kimia Bagherzadeh Homaei

Dr. Abbas Tarkashvand, Dr. Morteza Rahbar