EXP 2 WEEK 2

Below are some below and after image comparisons of my applied materials with bump & spec maps.

 

WOOD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COPPER

 

 

 

 

 

BRICK 

Texturing of Barcelona Pavilion

This 3Ds Max model has been textured, so that it appears to be newly completed.



 

 

 

MATERIAL RESEARCH

 

GLASS

Glass is made from sand, waste glass particles and calcium carbonate. These raw materials are melted at extremely high temperatures, producing a molten ‘gob’ state. This allows the glass to be moulded into a desired form, and is left to cool- resulting in the formation of glass. The durability of glass depends of several factors of stress which may affect the material- such as temperature, size of the glass, load rate, surface finishes etc. Although, enduring evidence of the material’s integrity can be witnessed through existing architecture, which can date back centuries. Glass is quite resistant towards most elements, although it sustains chemical corrosion from hydrofluoric acid and concentrated phosphoric- which can wear away and dissolve surfaces. Glass is mostly used of building fixings such as windows, however, can also be used for main structural elements. Glass as a material is beneficial and low impact of the environment, as it can be recycled several times, reducing the use of energy in an efficient manner.

Structural advantages	Structural disadvantages
·         Aesthetically pleasing ( bringing in of natural light etc) ·         fulfil functional requirement of lighting, heat retention and energy saving. ·         Glass is an excellent material for thermal insulation, water proofing and energy conservation. ·         Glass is bad conductor of heat; it saves energy in air conditioning of building.	·         Costly material- increase the budgeted cost of construction work. ·         Glass is also unsafe for earthquake proven area. ·         Delicate and prone to breakage ·         Not as strong structurally

 

GOLDEN ONYX STONE

Onyx is a naturally occurring stone typically consisting of a banded variety of chalcedony. It is typically founds in caves. Historically, the material has been used for carving of jewellery and ornamentation. As with most naturally occurring materials, a severe corrosion factor is the surrounding salinity within thee environment. This stone is quite durable, and can last hundreds and thousands of years, relative to their level of exposure. The material is low impact, as it is naturally occurring.

Structural advantages	structural disadvantages
·         Naturally occurring ·         High strength due to banded layers ·         Aesthetically pleasing features in variety	·         Prone to scratches and wear ·         May be difficult to access

 

 

MARBLE

Marble is another naturally occurring stone, originally starting as a limestone, then being compressed to crystallise the material to change the texture. The material is typically used in conjection with the variety of aesthetics produced (eg. Sculpture creation, architectural features etc). Sulphuric acid is a large corrosion agent of marble, furthermore- the material is largely susceptible to rust stains, and is more absorbent than most stone. The material itself is has low environmental impact, however, there are some issues associated with the ways in which the material is mined.

Structural advantages	Structural disadvantages
·         Strength increases with age ·         Resistant to weather conditions ·         Easy to cut into desired shapes	·         Severely weakened to acid rain ·         Lacks durability