Structures 2 days · weekend · In person

Grasshopper for Structures Course

Name: Grasshopper for Structures Course
Price: 624 EUR
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For structural engineers

A two-day course on Grasshopper for structural design, in four modules, one per half day: data structures, meshes and GhPython scripts with AI, form-finding with Kangaroo, analysis and optimization with Karamba3D. Each module includes a hands-on exercise on a structural case study, and you will receive the Grasshopper files of the worked examples to reuse.

Program

01 · Grasshopper Day 1 · morning

Parametric logic and data structures

Generic reinforced-concrete and steel sections with the Grasshopper definition of the N-M interaction domain

Exercise

Parametric definition of a reinforced-concrete section
Geometry and reinforcement handled with lists and data trees

What you'll be able to do

Set up a definition with parametric logic, starting from design case studies
Manage data lists and tree structures (data trees)
Use conditional components (if, cull, dispatch)
Keep the script organized and readable

02 · GhPython · Weaverbird Day 1 · afternoon

Formulas, meshes and scripts with AI

Parametrically modeled arch bridge with inclined hangers

Exercise

Parametric modeling of an arch bridge
Meshing the structure with triangular and quadrangular strategies
A GhPython component written with Claude

What you'll be able to do

Use complex formulas with the Expression component or GhPython
Generate triangular and quadrangular meshes with Weaverbird
Write and comment GhPython components with Claude
Connect Claude to Rhino and Grasshopper through Rhino MCP

03 · Kangaroo Day 2 · morning

Form-finding of catenaries and shells

Exercise

Form-finding of a catenary
Form-finding of a shell structure

What you'll be able to do

Find your way among the most-used plug-ins: Kangaroo, Weaverbird, LunchBox, Karamba3D
Find the shape of catenaries and shells with Kangaroo
Quickly vary configurations and compare design alternatives

04 · Karamba3D Day 2 · afternoon

FEM analysis and genetic optimization

Built double-layer space-frame structure

Exercise

Analysis model of a reticular structure
Optimizing the structure with genetic algorithms

What you'll be able to do

Generate analysis models with Karamba3D
Integrate structural analysis into the form-finding process
Export models to FEM software for further checks

More examples from the course

FAQ

Who is the course for?

Structural engineers wanting parametric tools for design
Civil / building engineering or architecture students interested in structures
Anyone with Grasshopper basics

What are the prerequisites?

The course requires a basic knowledge of Grasshopper: the program focuses on structural applications and the use of Karamba3D, so you should already be able to navigate the interface, build simple definitions and understand how data lists (data trees) work.

What should I bring?

A laptop with Rhino 8 or 9 (Grasshopper is included; there is a free 90-day trial). Plug-ins are installed together at the start of each module.

How many participants are there?

Maximum 10 students