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M. Nestorovic, "Metallic Integrally Tensioned (Tensegrity) Cupola", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the International Conference on the Design and Construction of Non-Conventional Structures", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 53-58, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.7.14.3

Abstract

The continuous space tensile framework strutted by members represents a tensegrity structural system characterized not only by abundant interesting forms and varieties, but also by extraordinary technical characteristics and performances. The geometry o f the system under consideration is defined in such a way that a rotating symmetrical cupola is formed, whose shape and rigidity are obtained by means of a two-layer network of prestressed cables, mutually strutted by straining pieces. The two-layer networks consist of meridian and radial spirally positioned cables. The geometry and the statical stability of the system are achieved by prestressing the forces in the cables.

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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: 7/8 PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NON-CONVENTIONAL STRUCTURES Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper XIV.3 Metallic Integrally Tensioned (Tensegrity) Cupola M. Nestorovic Faculty of Architecture of Belgrade, Yugoslavia doi:10.4203/ccp.7.14.3 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper M. Nestorovic, "Metallic Integrally Tensioned (Tensegrity) Cupola", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Proceedings of the International Conference on the Design and Construction of Non-Conventional Structures", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 53-58, 1987. doi:10.4203/ccp.7.14.3 Abstract The continuous space tensile framework strutted by members represents a tensegrity structural system characterized not only by abundant interesting forms and varieties, but also by extraordinary technical characteristics and performances. The geometry o f the system under consideration is defined in such a way that a rotating symmetrical cupola is formed, whose shape and rigidity are obtained by means of a two-layer network of prestressed cables, mutually strutted by straining pieces. The two-layer networks consist of meridian and radial spirally positioned cables. The geometry and the statical stability of the system are achieved by prestressing the forces in the cables. 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 £78 +P&P)
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