Free-Standing Tension Structures: From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-Strut Systems / Edition 1

by Binbing Wang

Overview

Architects are constantly looking for new methods to create large indoor spaces unhindered by columns and other supports. Tensile and cable-strut structures are one method of producing such spaces. They also enable the creation of different shaped spaces allowing architects more scope for innovation.

Free-standing Tension Structures: From Tensegrity Systems to Cable-strut Systems provides the background engineering needed to produce these wonderful structures.

Providing a complete background to the underlying structural engineering theories of tensegrity, this book will prove invaluable for all architects and engineers working on tensile structures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415335959
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/22/2004
Series:	Spon Research
Pages:	254
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Practising Structural Engineer, Singapore

Table of Contents

Preface Part I: Tensegrity Systems 1. Introduction 2. Properties of Tensegrity Simplexes and Analysis of Pin-jointed Systems Containing Mechanisms 3. Structural Configurations, Properties and Design of Tensegrity Grids Composed of Simplexes Part II: Cable-strut Systems 4. Geometrical Characterisation of Basic Cable-strut Systems 5. Structural Properties and Design of Lightweight Cable-strut Grids 6. Application Studies of Lightweight Cable-strut Grids 7. Architectural Aspect of Cable-strut Systems Bibliography.