Abstract
This paper considers a large span (57m) tensegrity structure with continuous tubular compression booms forming curved splines, which may be deployed from straight by pre-stressing a cable bracing system. Precedent design studies (Otto's model for a crane, initial design for Eden project, Oleada entrance canopy) that served as point of reference for this study, are discussed. The feasibility of a large span free-form arch structure for the support of pre-stressed membranes is reviewed with a focus on material considerations and concepts, form-finding and load analysis, deployability and design changes that could alleviate stress concentrations. Conclusions regarding feasibility and suggestions for derived design studies are made.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008 |
| Publisher | Civil-Comp Press |
| Volume | 88 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781905088232 |
| State | Published - 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008 - Athens, Greece Duration: Sep 2 2008 → Sep 5 2008 |
Other
| Other | 9th International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, CST 2008 |
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| Country/Territory | Greece |
| City | Athens |
| Period | 9/2/08 → 9/5/08 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Artificial Intelligence
- Environmental Engineering
- Computational Theory and Mathematics
- Civil and Structural Engineering
Keywords
- Form-finding
- Large span
- Membrane
- Spline
- Tensegrity
- Torsion free