The topology finding algorithm of tensegrity structures based on scheme matrix strategy
A scheme matrix algorithm based on 0 and− 1 topological codes is proposed to find the
topological form of tensegrity structures with multiple self-stress modes. Each alternative …
topological form of tensegrity structures with multiple self-stress modes. Each alternative …
Simplified form-finding for tensegrity structures through reference joints of symmetry orbits
Tensegrity structures are a class of free-standing and prestressed cable-strut structures.
Different from traditional elastic structures, both geometric shapes and initial prestress …
Different from traditional elastic structures, both geometric shapes and initial prestress …
A novel Genetic algorithm based form-finding approach towards the improved design of tensegrity utility bridge
The rapid growth of urbanization worldwide necessitates reliable infrastructure and efficient
support structures like utility bridges and tunnels. However, the design of such structures has …
support structures like utility bridges and tunnels. However, the design of such structures has …
Form-finding of tensegrity structures with multiple states of self-stress
A numerical method is presented for form-finding of tensegrity structures with multiple states
of self-stress. At the first stage, the range of feasible sets of the nodal coordinates and the …
of self-stress. At the first stage, the range of feasible sets of the nodal coordinates and the …
Exploring new tensegrity structures via mixed integer programming
Y Kanno - Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization, 2013 - Springer
A tensegrity structure is a prestressed pin-jointed structure consisting of continuously
connected tensile members (cables) and disjoint compressive members (struts). Many …
connected tensile members (cables) and disjoint compressive members (struts). Many …
Truth and myths about 2D tensegrity trusses
P Obara, J Kłosowska, W Gilewski - Applied sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
Featured Application We present an evaluation of 2D structural models of specific truss
structures named tensegrities. Proper understanding of this unusual structure (according to …
structures named tensegrities. Proper understanding of this unusual structure (according to …
General approach for topology-finding of tensegrity structures
X Xu, Y Wang, Y Luo - Journal of Structural Engineering, 2016 - ascelibrary.org
This paper proposes a general approach for topology-finding of tensegrity structures. The
ground structure method that is widely used in topology optimization of truss structures is …
ground structure method that is widely used in topology optimization of truss structures is …
A resource-efficient form-finding approach to tensegrity structures
H Liu, A Vumiliya, A Luo - Engineering Computations, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The aim of this article is to obtain a stable tensegrity structure by using the minimum
knowledge of the structure. Design/methodology/approach Three methods have been …
knowledge of the structure. Design/methodology/approach Three methods have been …
Form-finding of free-form tensegrity structures by genetic algorithm–based total potential energy minimization
F Uzun - Advances in Structural Engineering, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Free-form tensegrities are composed of randomly connected cable and strut elements. The
complexity of these structures causes determination of their self-equilibrium form to be a …
complexity of these structures causes determination of their self-equilibrium form to be a …
Optimal prestress investigation on tensegrity structures using artificial fish swarm algorithm
X Feng, W Zhang, Y Luo… - Advances in Civil …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
To obtain the optimal uniform prestress of a tensegrity structure with geometric configuration
given, a novel method is developed for prestress design of tensegrity structures by utilizing …
given, a novel method is developed for prestress design of tensegrity structures by utilizing …