Tensegrity : structural systems for the future
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Tensegrity : structural systems for the future
Kogan Page Science, 2003
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-236) and index
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Description
The word tensegrity results from the contraction of 'tensional' and 'integrity', a word created by Richard Buckminster Fuller. He went on to describe tensegrity structures as 'islands of compression in an ocean of tension', and Ren Motro has developed a comprehensive definition which is 'systems in a stable self equilibriated system comprising a discontinuous set of compressed components inside a continuum of tensioned components'. This publication represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design. * Represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design * Applicable to architecture as an established structural system, can also be applied to other fields * Design professionals will be able to design better structures. Interested non-professionals will experience the great pleasure of being able to say "I understand why the Hisshorn tower stands up"
Table of Contents
- 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
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