The topology finding algorithm of tensegrity structures based on scheme matrix strategy

X Feng, W Zhang, S Jianbo, Y Chen, Z Sergio - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Simplified form-finding for tensegrity structures through reference joints of symmetry orbits

L Fan, R Xu, P Shi, X Feng, Y Chen - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Tensegrity structures are a class of free-standing and prestressed cable-strut structures.
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

S Kumar, N Aswal, S Sen - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Form-finding of tensegrity structures with multiple states of self-stress

HC Tran, J Lee - Acta mechanica, 2011 - Springer
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …