Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 550 g
Structural Systems for the Future
Buch, Englisch, 280 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 550 g
ISBN: 978-1-903996-37-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology
This publication represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design.
Zielgruppe
Civil and structural engineers, architects, artists, designers, and researchers and students of related disciplines
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Introduction
2. History and definitions
2-1. Introduction; 2-2. History; 2-3. Definitions; 2-4. Conclusion
3. Fundamental concepts
3-1. Introduction; 3-2. Relational structure; 3-3. Geometry and stability; 3-4. Selfstress states and mechanisms; 3-5. Conclusion
4. Typologies
4-1. Introduction; 4-2. Typology criteria and codification; 4-3. Elementary cells or "spherical cells�; 4-4. Assemblies of cells; 4-5. Conclusion
5. Models
5-1. Introduction; 5-2. Problems to solve; 5-3. Form finding; 5-4. Selfstress and mechanisms; 5-5. Selftress qualification; 5-6. Designing tensegrity systems; 5-7. Active control; 5-8. Conclusion
6. Foldable tensegrities
6-1. Introduction; 6-2. Folding principle; 6-3. Foldable modules; 6-4. Foldable assemblies; 6-5. Folding design; 6-6. Simulation of the folding process; 6-7. Modelling the contact of two struts; 6-8. Conclusion
7. Tensegrity: Latest And future developments
7-1. Introduction; 7-2. New tensegrity grids; 7-3. Other projects; 7-4. Tensegrity as a structural principle; 7-5. Conclusion
8. Bibliography
9. Appendices