Tensegrity Systems : from the simplex to the foldable tensegrity ring
Event details
| Date | 17.06.2011 |
| Hour | 10:30 |
| Speaker | René Motro, Professor Emeritus, University Montpellier, France |
| Location |
GC G1 515
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| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
Abstract
The coupling between form and forces, their structural morphology, is a key point
for Tensegrity systems. In the first part of this paper we describe the design
process of the simplest tensegrity system which was achieved by Kenneth Snelson.
Some other simple cells are presented and tensypolyhedra are defined as tensegrity
systems which meet polyhedral geometry in a stable equilibrium state. A numerical
model giving access to more complex systems, in terms of number of components and
geometrical properties, is then evoked. The third part is devoted to linear
assemblies of annular cells which can be folded. Some experimental models of the
Tensegrity ring which is the basic component of this “hollow rope” have been
realized and are examined.
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- General public
- Free
Contact
- Dr. Thanh N. TRINH