algorithmic modeling for Rhino
Karamba3D is an interactive, parametric finite element program. It lets you analyze the response of 3-dimensional beam and shell structures under arbitrary loads.
Karamba3D is being developed by Clemens Preisinger in cooperation with Bollinger und Grohmann ZTGmbH in Vienna.
Download a free trial now! Licenses for educational or commercial purposes can be purchased at www.karamba3d.com/buy.
downloads, manual:
https://manual.karamba3d.com/ or
www.food4rhino.com/app/karamba3d
examples (for Karamba3D 1.3.2):
release notes:
www.grasshopper3d.com/group/karamba3d/page/new-features-and-bug-fixes
scripting guide & examples:
https://www.karamba3d.com/download/#manual
repository with unit tests:
https://github.com/karamba3d/K3D_tests
Here a beam structure based on stream-lines with bending moments:
More details, manual, examples and download ....
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A new scripting guide with examples for Karamba 1.3.2 can be downloaded from https://www.karamba3d.com/download/#manual.
All Karamba3D licenses issued so far work for Karmba3D 1.3.1.
I have updated to Rhino 6.14.19118.. Before this i used karamba3d 1.2.2 in a early version of rhino6. My question is if it is possible to update my student license from Karamba3d 1.2.2 to 1.3.1? the main reason for this is because i want to check KarambaIDEA plugin and it is only available for Karamba 1.3.1
Thank you in advance!
We are glad to be once again hosting a Karamba3D workshop in Vienna.
July 3-5 2018
Early bird rates until May 10.
Details can be found at https://karamba3d.com/workshops
Hi Wilinton, could you please open a new discussion for the topic? There it would be easier to communicate.
You definition is quite large and complex. For debugging try the divide and conquer method: Split up the definition into meaningful parts and test the parts individually.
Best,
Clemens
Hi all. I am modeling a metal cover, but I have designed it separately (beams and belts separately); I've done that because I designed all the coverage together and then I designed it in the sap or etabs program and compared the results and they were very different (I did not have this design ordered, but I did it in a quick way to check, so I did not I upload said file).
My question is how can I get equal results in both grasshopper (karamba) and in Sap or Etabs; what conditions should I take into account to model the entire coverage and what should be considered in the beam-belt nodes (intersection node)?.
IMetal%20Coverage.gh upload my file in grasshopper where I design beam and strap separately, but the visualization is of all coverage. I hope you can help me. Thank you.
Hi Lu,
I will take a look at it. Best C.
dear Clemens and Robert, miss you two so much, It's me Lu
So further I go in Beijing with the ability taking your two great help in Vienna
May I ask a little thing, the 4 BESO in karamba rhino6 testExamble is not work, is there anyway to get those download to see how the example wors?
Hello,
I am working on branching column fabric formwork system and I have 2 doubts:
1) how can I take the kangaroo solid concrete element to karamba analysis for stress
2) how can I module the branching column line element path in karamba according to the given load
My aim is to optimise the fabric formed vertical system in-terms of reducing the stress and volume and form-finding of this system to the given load and support conditions
Hi all Is it possible to create other cross sections? And if that is possible, how can I do that ?, some reference (book, chapter, ....) Thank youWelcome to
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