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Paper IV.4

Study of Numerical Representation of Constant Surface Stress Forms of Tension Membranes

doi:10.4203/ccp.63.4.4

W.J. Lewis, "Study of Numerical Representation of Constant Surface Stress Forms of Tension Membranes", in B. Kumar, B.H.V. Topping, (Editors), "Computing Developments in Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 107-111, 1999. doi:10.4203/ccp.63.4.4

Abstract

The paper discusses common approaches in numerical modelling of lightweight tension structures represented by membrane forms in a state of constant surface stress. Several examples of constant surface forms are presented and one of them, known as Scherk's minimal surface is chosen for discussion of accuracy, criteria for stopping the iterations, and convergence of the numerical algorithms employed. The need to reduce the cost of computational modelling through more efficient, more robust and user-friendly software that would deal with shape-finding, static/wind load analysis and cutting patterns still remains to be addressed. Specific areas for improvement are suggested.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 63 COMPUTING DEVELOPMENTS IN CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING Edited by: B. Kumar and B.H.V. Topping Paper IV.4 Study of Numerical Representation of Constant Surface Stress Forms of Tension Membranes W.J. Lewis School of Engineering, University of Warwick, England doi:10.4203/ccp.63.4.4 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper W.J. Lewis, "Study of Numerical Representation of Constant Surface Stress Forms of Tension Membranes", in B. Kumar, B.H.V. Topping, (Editors), "Computing Developments in Civil and Structural Engineering", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 107-111, 1999. doi:10.4203/ccp.63.4.4 Abstract The paper discusses common approaches in numerical modelling of lightweight tension structures represented by membrane forms in a state of constant surface stress. Several examples of constant surface forms are presented and one of them, known as Scherk's minimal surface is chosen for discussion of accuracy, criteria for stopping the iterations, and convergence of the numerical algorithms employed. The need to reduce the cost of computational modelling through more efficient, more robust and user-friendly software that would deal with shape-finding, static/wind load analysis and cutting patterns still remains to be addressed. Specific areas for improvement are suggested. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £66 +P&P)
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