Some simple tensegrity structures are considered, all of which can be given an analytical model. Firstly, a qualitative description of a tensegrity system as a first-order mechanism is given. Next, for a representative three-dimensional structural system, the T3 module [4] in Fig. 1, the condition for the tensegrity configuration and the load-displacement relations are derived; remarkably, the dynamic characterization of the T3 module has general validity. Finally, tower-shaped structures obtained by juxtaposition of T3 modules are briefly considered.
Micheletti, A. (2004). Simple analytical models of tensegrity structures. In M. Frémond (a cura di), Novel approaches in civil engineering (pp. 351-358). Springer [10.1007/978-3-540-45287-4].
Simple analytical models of tensegrity structures
Micheletti A.
2004-01-01
Abstract
Some simple tensegrity structures are considered, all of which can be given an analytical model. Firstly, a qualitative description of a tensegrity system as a first-order mechanism is given. Next, for a representative three-dimensional structural system, the T3 module [4] in Fig. 1, the condition for the tensegrity configuration and the load-displacement relations are derived; remarkably, the dynamic characterization of the T3 module has general validity. Finally, tower-shaped structures obtained by juxtaposition of T3 modules are briefly considered.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
