Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 12(1), pp. 459 - 477
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120134
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Develop Acoustic and Fire-Resistant Ceilings by Investigating Structure of Insulated Ceilings on Parametric Optimization

Mohamed Salah Ezz ^1,2,*, Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed ^3
1 Department of Architecture, The Higher Institute for Engineering and Technology, Obour City - K21 Cairo/Bilbies Rd, Egypt
² Department of Architecture, College of Engineering and Information Technology, Onaizah Colleges, Saudi Arabia
³ Department of Civil Engineering, Higher Technological Institute, 10th of Ramadan city, Egypt

ABSTRACT

The main goal of the research paper is to elucidate and examine the specific technical principles and guidelines governing the design of parametric ceilings, with a particular focus on their acoustic and fire performance. Additionally, the paper seeks to address a crucial question: What are the fundamental factors that influence architects in the creation of suspended ceilings with parametric features? Moreover, the research aims to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the performance characteristics exhibited by suspended ceilings, while also developing a sophisticated and detailed analytical framework that takes into account various factors, including loads and design considerations specific to parametric suspended ceilings and in accordance with ASTM standards. The findings of this research are presented in four distinct thematic sections. The initial section explores the factors influencing architects' preference for parametric ceiling design. Subsequently, the paper delves into an examination of various types of parametric ceilings. The third section scrutinizes the existing standards outlined by international bodies for the design of modular ceilings. Lastly, the research assesses the feasibility of applying the technical attributes associated with modular ceilings to the design of parametric ceilings. The results indicate that the concept of parametric design presents an alternative and innovative approach to architectural design. It empowers designers to automate modifications to ceilings, thereby reducing the time and effort conventionally required for manual implementation. Through the utilization of parametric design, designers can eradicate human error and minimize repetitive manual tasks. The modeling and pre-planning phase offer architects and designers the opportunity to experiment with the digital representation of the structure, enabling them to simulate the construction process.

KEYWORDS
Parametric Ceilings, Parametric Design, Modular Suspended Ceiling, Ceiling performance

Cite This Paper in IEEE or APA Citation Styles
(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Mohamed Salah Ezz , Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed , "Develop Acoustic and Fire-Resistant Ceilings by Investigating Structure of Insulated Ceilings on Parametric Optimization," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 12, No. 1, pp. 459 - 477, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120134.

(b). APA Format:
Mohamed Salah Ezz , Abd Al-Kader A. Al Sayed (2024). Develop Acoustic and Fire-Resistant Ceilings by Investigating Structure of Insulated Ceilings on Parametric Optimization. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 12(1), 459 - 477. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2024.120134.