Tensegrity space structures : static, kinematic and stability behaviour

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.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Civil Engineering

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Sulaiman, Muzzammil

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Zingoni, Alphose

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10681

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10681