Stress Computation, Visualisation, and Measurement in: 1. Design of Minimum Energy Forms of Fabric Enclosures, and 2. Painting Conservation and Novel Artist Materials

Stress Computation, Visualisation, and Measurement in: 1. Design of Minimum Energy Forms of Fabric Enclosures, and 2. Painting Conservation and Novel Artist Materials Prof. Wanda J. Lewis and John S. Brew, (University of Warwick)

Stress Computation, Visualisation, and Measurement was a Designing for the 21st Century portfolio research project which crossed the boundaries of a number of disciplines. The common theme was the design of tensioned fabrics. These fabrics were studied in two separate applications: as a medium for sculpturing free-form architectural enclosures (roofing forms) and as a material for structural conservation of easel paintings and artists’ canvas.