Publication
Finite element based form-finding algorithm for tensegrity structures
Journal Article (2009)
Journal
International Journal of Solids and Structures
Pages
3235-3240
Volume
46
Number
17
Doc link
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2009.04.018
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Abstract
This paper presents a novel form-finding algorithm for tensegrity structures that is based on the finite element method. The required data for the form-finding is the topology of the structure, undeformed bar lengths, total cable length, prestress of cables and stiffness of bars. The form-finding is done by modifying the single cable lengths such that the total cable length is preserved and the potential energy of the system is minimized. Two- and three-dimensional examples are presented that demonstrate the excellent performance of the proposed algorithm.
Categories
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Author keywords
tensegrity, form-finding
Scientific reference
M. Pagitz and J. M. Mirats Tur. Finite element based form-finding algorithm for tensegrity structures. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 46(17): 3235-3240, 2009.
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