DocumentCode
2821924
Title
Path stability analysis on shape adjustments for adaptive cable domes
Author
Xiao, Nan ; Zhang, Hai-jun
Author_Institution
Coll. of Civil Eng. & Archit., Zhejiang Univ., Hangzhou, China
fYear
2011
fDate
15-17 July 2011
Firstpage
6661
Lastpage
6664
Abstract
In order to reach the optimum shape in adaptive cable domes the paths satisfying geometric stability are essential. Based on the theory of geometric stability for tensegrity structures, a novel approach which can determine geometric stable paths for shape adjustments is presented utilizing the symmetry of the structures. The research manifests more symmetrical planes without joints in during shape adjustments will increase the possibilities of satisfying geometric stability. Furthermore, an example study is performed and the results validate the proposed predictions.
Keywords
cables (mechanical); mechanical stability; shapes (structures); adaptive cable domes; geometric stability; geometric stable paths; path stability analysis; shape adjustment; tensegrity structures; Civil engineering; Joints; Matrix decomposition; Optimization; Periodic structures; Shape; Stability analysis; adaptive cable domes; geometric stability; path stability; shape adjustments; symmetry;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Mechanic Automation and Control Engineering (MACE), 2011 Second International Conference on
Conference_Location
Hohhot
Print_ISBN
978-1-4244-9436-1
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MACE.2011.5988573
Filename
5988573
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