Karamba3D - File size:
- 68MB
- Date added:
- Apr 29, 2023 | Last update check: 1 minute ago
- Licence:
- Trial | Buy Now
- Runs on:
- Rhino7 (PC & Mac) or Rhino6 (PC)
Karamba3D is a plugin for Grasshopper designed to analyze complex structures such as trusses, frames and shells within the Rhino 3D modeling environment. Developed by the engineering firm Bollinger + Grohmann, Karamba3D’s key feature is its ability to perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA), a numerical method used to simulate a structure’s behavior under different loads and conditions. Karamba3D is fully integrated within the parametric design environment of Grasshopper, allowing for easy combination of geometric models, finite element calculations, and optimization algorithms like Galapagos, Octopus, Wallacei and others. Additionally, Karamba3D can also be utilized as a standalone .NET library to incorporate Finite Element capabilities into scripts.
Features:
- Accurate analysis of complex structures: Karamba3D uses Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate how structures behave under different loads and conditions. This enables architects, engineers, and designers to accurately analyze complex structures and make informed decisions about design and construction.
- Analysis tools: It includes a range of analysis tools for structural engineering, including linear and nonlinear static analysis, modal analysis, buckling analysis, and dynamic analysis.
- Optimization algorithms: It includes a range of optimization algorithms including Galapagos, Octopus, and Wallacei. These enable users to automatically optimize designs based on a range of criteria, such as material usage, structural performance, and aesthetic considerations.
- Compatibility with other tools: Karamba3D supports open standards like IFC and COBie, making it easy to share models and data with other tools and platforms. It also supports the export of models in various formats, including DXF, OBJ, and STL.
- Customization: The software is highly customizable with the ability to write custom scripts using C# or VB.NET. This allows user to extend the functionality of the software to meet specific needs.
- Interactive Design: Karamba3D allows for interactive design exploration by providing immediate feedback on changes to the structure. This makes it easier to iterate and refine the design.
Typical Workflow:
- Create a 3D model of the structure using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper
- Apply loads and supports to the structure, and set material properties and other parameters as necessary
- Launch the Karamba3D analysis component within Grasshopper
- Select the appropriate analysis type and set the desired parameters: linear and nonlinear static analysis, modal analysis, and time history analysis
- Perform a Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of the structure, simulating how it will behave under various loads and conditions
- Display the analysis results visually within Grasshopper for evaluation of structural performance and identification of potential problem areas
- Make adjustments to the model as necessary and re-run the analysis until satisfied with the performance of the structure
- Export the final design to various file formats, like DXF, IGES, and STL, for use in other programs or for 3D printing.
Gallery
Wallacei with Karamba3D ©Wallacei
Utilization on a deformed shell ©Karamba3D
Parametric version of the Model View-component ©Karamba3D