Study on the Connection Node System of Irregular-shaped Curtain wall Facade using 3D Printed Smart Node System

자유형상 커튼월 구현을 위한 3D 프린팅을 활용한 스마트노드 시스템의 연구

3D printing has the unique advantage of the ability to customize freeform product even in small quantity. However, we need to select and apply the only necessary parts of it because of the high cost of the manufacturing technology. It is of critical importance in irregular-shaped curtain walls to ensure precision of construction as well as quality fo finish. Complex shape that have structural members at varying angles can have nodes of different shapes making it unfeasible to construct using a general node connection detail. Therefore, this study aims to utilize smart node system using 3D printing as a solution to complex irregular-shaped curtain wall design.