Abstract
This paper considers a class of tensegrity structures with continuous tubular compression booms forming curved splines, which may be deployed from straight by prestressing a cable bracing system. A free-form arch structure for the support of prestressed membranes is reviewed and the concepts are extended to a two-way spanning system for double layer grid shell structures. A numerical analysis based on the Dynamic Relaxation (DR) method is developed which caters specifically for the form-finding and load analysis of this type of structure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 29-36 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Engineering Structures |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2001 |