Tensegrity space structures : static, kinematic and stability behaviour

Master Thesis

2011

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Sulaiman, Muzzammil
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Zingoni, Alphose
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Civil Engineering
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
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This dissertation is an in depth study of the design and behaviour of tensegrity space structures. It deals with various aspects of these systems including form-finding and analysis. The dynamic relaxation method is employed to develop a software solution for the design and analysis of tensegrity systems with a focus on its application to irregular forms. This method employs an iterative finite difference approach to integrate nodal parameters over time increments.
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Civil Engineering

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Sulaiman, M. 2011. Tensegrity space structures : static, kinematic and stability behaviour. University of Cape Town.

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