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This paper will focus on the design and construction of a sculpture designed by American contemporary
artist KAWS in collaboration with AllRightsReserved. The sculpture consists of two monumental
characters. The inner structure is made with a steel frame. The steel frame was covered with a fiber
reinforced polyester (FRP) composite. The surface has a layer of 5 cm reinforced ice and was realized
in the winter of 2021-2022. The surface of the FRP was covered with a fabric to ensure a solid
connection between the reinforced ice and the FRP. The sculpture is unique with regard to the
application of ice composites in combination with FRP. In this paper there will be a special focus on the
structural behavior of the sculpture. Ice can be reinforced by adding (cellulose) fibers such as wood and
paper. These fibers make the ice up to three times stronger and increase the ductility, thus creating a
reliable building material. This sustainable, fully recyclable building material might be a solution for
temporary constructions in cold areas, ice events, the Olympic Winter Games or possibly even Mars
missions. In this paper the latest developments will be described. The technique used might also be
interesting for more architectural and sculptural structures.
artist KAWS in collaboration with AllRightsReserved. The sculpture consists of two monumental
characters. The inner structure is made with a steel frame. The steel frame was covered with a fiber
reinforced polyester (FRP) composite. The surface has a layer of 5 cm reinforced ice and was realized
in the winter of 2021-2022. The surface of the FRP was covered with a fabric to ensure a solid
connection between the reinforced ice and the FRP. The sculpture is unique with regard to the
application of ice composites in combination with FRP. In this paper there will be a special focus on the
structural behavior of the sculpture. Ice can be reinforced by adding (cellulose) fibers such as wood and
paper. These fibers make the ice up to three times stronger and increase the ductility, thus creating a
reliable building material. This sustainable, fully recyclable building material might be a solution for
temporary constructions in cold areas, ice events, the Olympic Winter Games or possibly even Mars
missions. In this paper the latest developments will be described. The technique used might also be
interesting for more architectural and sculptural structures.
| Originele taal-2 | Engels |
|---|---|
| Titel | Structural behavior and realization of a monumental ice structure in China |
| Pagina's | 1-15 |
| Aantal pagina's | 15 |
| Status | Geaccepteerd/In druk - 19 sep. 2022 |
| Evenement | 13th Annual Symposium of International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures - China, Beijing, China Duur: 19 sep. 2022 → 23 sep. 2022 Congresnummer: 13 http://www.iass2022.org.cn/index.html http://www.iass2022.org.cn/ |
Congres
| Congres | 13th Annual Symposium of International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures |
|---|---|
| Verkorte titel | IASS 2022 |
| Land/Regio | China |
| Stad | Beijing |
| Periode | 19/09/22 → 23/09/22 |
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Trefwoorden
- Ice shell, pykrete, FRP mold, ice composite, renewable, bio based, steel frame