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June 25, 2019
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Analytical and Numerical funicular analysis by means of the Parametric Force Density Method

Publicated to:J Appl Res Technol. 14 (2): 108-124 - 2016-01-01 14(2), DOI: 10.1016/j.jart.2016.03.001

Authors: Cercadillo-García C; Fernández-Cabo J

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Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid - Author

Abstract

© 2016 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Centro de Ciencias Aplicadas y Desarrollo Tecnológico. The funicular concept has often been used in different stages of structural analysis and design. This paper presents two new methods: Analytical, A-FDM, and Numerical method, N-FDM, based on a parametric application of the original Force Density Method (FDM). This is an especially useful way of visualizing a set of solutions and optimizing, i.e. selecting one specific funicular related to a set of constraints. Two structural algorithms are implemented iteratively with Maple® in real time, and output is also linked to AutoCAD®. Maple® facilitates control of geometrical constraints, while AutoCAD® helps to show all parameterized data. Because of their practical interest, special emphasis is placed on masonry structures using a Limit Analysis approach and preliminary design. Examples of the application of both methods are depicted.

Keywords

Force density methodForm-findingFunicular analysisMasonry structuresParametricPreliminary design

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal J Appl Res Technol due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2016, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Engineering (Miscellaneous).

From a relative perspective, and based on the normalized impact indicator calculated from the Field Citation Ratio (FCR) of the Dimensions source, it yields a value of: 1.96, which indicates that, compared to works in the same discipline and in the same year of publication, it ranks as a work cited above average. (source consulted: Dimensions Oct 2025)

Specifically, and according to different indexing agencies, this work has accumulated citations as of 2025-10-12, the following number of citations:

  • Scopus: 8

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-10-12:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 20 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Cercadillo-García C) and Last Author (FERNANDEZ CABO, JOSE LUIS).