This introduction to the theory of rigid structures explains how to analyze the performance of
built and natural structures under loads, paying special attention to the role of geometry. The …

A highly efficient form-finding method of tensegrity is presented on the basis of the structural
stiffness matrix, which is defined as the derivative of the out-of-balance force vector with …

We develop a new formulation for the form-finding of tensegrity structures in which the
primary variables are the Cartesian components of element lengths. Both an analytical and …

Tensegrity structures are a class of free-standing and prestressed cable-strut structures.
Different from traditional elastic structures, both geometric shapes and initial prestress …

Symmetric configurations are preferred in various application scenarios of tensegrity and the
representative examples include Z-based and rhombic truncated regular polyhedral (TRP) …

This article studies tensegrity structures known as “D-bar” systems for applications as
lightweight components for mechanical energy absorption. Aerospace structures such as …

There have been few studies on a method which can specify configurations of tensegrity
structures automatically. A novel method for topology design of the tensegrity structures by …

Form-finding analysis is very important for develo** innovative tensegrity structures.
Nevertheless, it is frequently difficult to determine simultaneously the prestress mode and …

In general, for a complex engineering structure with a large number of nodes or members,
the inherent symmetry is not easily recognizable. Even though someone succeeds in …

This paper presents a sliding cable element for multibody system analysis. Unlike the
existing literature on sliding cables developed using the finite element approach, the novelty …