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Three Dimensional Modeling and Analysis of Ancient Indian Structures

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Ancient structures in India are the practical remains of the past. Exploring these structures helps to understand the structural significance of each and every part precisely and techniques used. The main objective of this research is to model and analyze the historical structural components, in terms of geometry and their arrangement to understand reasons for their higher stability. Columns are one of the major structural elements in transmitting the loads which have both aesthetic appeal and structural significance. For this study, columns and simple mandapas (pillared halls/sanctum) of structures at different ages in the past are considered and analyzed using the 3D models in Autodesk Inventor. The analysis includes mode shapes and stress distribution of these columns and mandapas under gravity. The results attained show the geometry of the structure plays a crucial role in its behavior when subjected to gravity loads. Further this research work will be fundamental for future studies to understand the effects of geometry on the stability of the structure and the scientific reason behind the usage of such designs.

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Kondam, N.R., Poddar, B.K., Pasupuleti, V.D.K., Singh, P. (2018). Three Dimensional Modeling and Analysis of Ancient Indian Structures. In: Ioannides, M., et al. Digital Heritage. Progress in Cultural Heritage: Documentation, Preservation, and Protection. EuroMed 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 11197. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01765-1_2

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