Graphic statics

The beginning of the 21st century was marked by a "renaissance" of the technique driven by its addition to the computer-aided design tools thus enabling engineers to instantly visualize form and forces.

Giovanni Poleni used the graphical calculations (and Robert Hooke's analogy between the hanging chain and standing structure) while studying the dome of the Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome (1748).

With the advent of computational tools and parametric design, graphic statics has undergone significant evolution, transitioning from manual drawing techniques to digital workflows.

[9] Several software platforms have integrated graphic statics principles, enabling designers to explore equilibrium-based forms and optimize structures efficiently.

Despite its advantages, digital graphic statics faces challenges such as scalability for highly complex systems and integration with advanced analytical tools like Finite Element Method (FEM).