Structural morphology of tensegrity systems |
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Authors: | R Motro |
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Institution: | 1.Laboratory of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, umrCNRS 5508,Université Montpellier II,Montpellier cedex 5,France |
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Abstract: | The coupling between form and forces, their structural morphology, is a key point for tensegrity systems. In the first part
of this paper we describe the design process of the simplest tensegrity system which was achieved by Kenneth Snelson. Some
other simple cells are presented and tensypolyhedra are defined as tensegrity systems which meet polyhedra geometry in a stable
equilibrium state. A numerical model giving access to more complex systems, in terms of number of components and geometrical
properties, is then evoked. The third part is devoted to linear assemblies of annular cells which can be folded. Some experimental
models of the tensegrity ring which is the basic component of this “hollow rope” have been realized and are examined. |
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