Tensegrity

By: Rene Motro

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Hardcover | 1 June 2003

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6 1/8 X 9 1/5 in 1. Introduction
2. History and def initions
2-1. Introduction
2-2. Histo ry
2-3. Definitions
2-4. Conclusion
3. Fundamental concepts
3-1. Introducti on
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 codificati on
4-3. Elementary cells or ¼spherical cells»
4-4. Assemblies of cells
4-5. Conclusion
<STRO NG>5. Models
5-1. Introduction
5-2. P roblems to solve
5-3. Form finding
5-4. Selfst ress 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 princ

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"Foldable Tensegrities is a topic unique to this book, since it is a result of the author's study for more than ten years. The information in this chapter may be helpful in research of deployable structures. In the final chapter on Actuality of Tensegrity he confirms that tensegrity is now applicable to architecture as an established structural system, while it can be applied to other fields as well." - Mamoru Kawaguchi, President of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures "I am convinced that this volume will go a long way toward making the concept, the theory and the practicalities of tensegrity much more accessible. The design professionals will be able to design better structures. The interested non-professionals will experience the great pleasure of being able to say I understand why the Hisshorn tower stands up." - Stefan J. Medwadowski, Past President of the IASS

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Notations	p. vii
Preface I	p. xi
Preface II	p. xiii
Acknowledgements	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
History and Definitions	p. 7
History	p. 7
Definitions	p. 17
Conclusion	p. 31
Fundamental Concepts	p. 33
Introduction	p. 33
Relational structure	p. 33
Geometry and stability	p. 36
Self-stress states and mechanisms	p. 43
Conclusion	p. 49
Typologies	p. 51
Introduction	p. 51
Typology criteria and codification	p. 52
Elementary or "spherical" cells	p. 55
Assemblies of cells	p. 70
Conclusion	p. 86
Models	p. 89
Introduction	p. 89
Problems to solve	p. 89
Form-finding	p. 90
Self-stress and mechanisms	p. 112
Self-stress qualification	p. 122
Designing tensegrity systems	p. 127
Active control	p. 139
Conclusion	p. 143
Foldable Tensegrities	p. 147
Introduction	p. 147
Folding principle	p. 147
Foldable modules	p. 155
Foldable assemblies	p. 162
Folding design	p. 166
Simulation of the folding process	p. 174
Modelling the contact of two struts	p. 180
Conclusion	p. 187
Tensegrity: Latest and Future Developments	p. 189
Introduction	p. 189
New tensegrity grids	p. 189
Other projects	p. 205
Tensegrity as a structural principle	p. 213
Conclusion	p. 217
Appendices	p. 219
Bibliography	p. 229
Index	p. 237
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