Stability analysis of prestressed space truss structures based on the imperfect truss element

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhen Zhou ◽  
Shao-ping Meng ◽  
Jing Wu
Keyword(s):  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Space Truss ◽  
Truss Element

Progressive failure analysis of inelastic space truss structures

1996 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 981-990 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.E. Blandford
Keyword(s):  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Progressive Failure ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Progressive Failure Analysis ◽  
Space Truss

Large Deformation and Post-Buckling Analyses of Plane and Space Truss Structures

1986 ◽  
pp. 645-650
Author(s):  
Kazuo Kondoh ◽  
Kazunari Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Space Truss ◽  
Post Buckling

Dynamic Stability Analysis of Truss Structures under Nonconservative Constant and Pulsating Follower Forces

2008 ◽  
pp. 741-741
Author(s):  
Jiann-Tsair Chang ◽  
I-Dan. Huang ◽  
Wei-Ming Hou ◽  
Ping-Kun Chang
Keyword(s):  
Stability Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Stability ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Follower Forces

Highly Standardized Long-Span Hybrid Trusses

2016 ◽  
Vol 847 ◽  
pp. 485-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simona Caruso ◽  
Rui Wang ◽  
Zhi Li ◽  
Roberto Marnetto ◽  
Giorgio Monti
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Long Span ◽  
Space Truss ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Performance Conditions ◽  
Typical Process ◽  
Innovative Concept

This paper presents an innovative technology in the field of truss structures, which is based on an innovative concept of mixing two different types of materials and joining them with a newly conceived connection, able to carry high loads with a small size. After an initial feasibility study aimed at pursuing the realization of sustainable and green structures, the project of the hybrid space truss was finally developed. Here, hybridization is the keyword, that is, making use of two different building materials, steel and wood, to achieve lighter roofs through a specialization of their functions and an optimization of their mechanical properties. Another key point is modularity, which is an important aspect that allows easy and fast assembly of structures and, most of all, standardization of parts. The trusses have been designed in detail, with special attention to the connections, and have been built and tested at the Laboratories of the Hunan University at Changsha (China). In a typical process of “designing by experimenting”, the prototypes have been produced and the assembly process has been tested in order to confirm the feasibility of the whole process, from production to construction to ultimate performance conditions.

The Space Truss Element

2008 ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Peter I. Kattan
Keyword(s):  
Space Truss ◽  
Truss Element

A rotational joint for shape morphing space truss structures

2007 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 1277-1284 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Y N Sofla ◽  
D M Elzey ◽  
H N G Wadley
Keyword(s):  
Truss Structures ◽  
Shape Morphing ◽  
Space Truss ◽  
Rotational Joint

Semi-Active Vibration Control of Adaptive Structures Using Magnetorheological Dampers

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aurelio Dominguez ◽  
Ramin Sedaghati ◽  
Ion Stiharu
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Dimensional Space ◽  
Active Vibration Control ◽  
Mr Damper ◽  
Finite Element Formulation ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Element Formulation ◽  
Mr Dampers ◽  
Space Truss ◽  
Direct Integration Method

In this study a new nonlinear hysteresis dynamic model is employed to simulate the hysteresis behavior of a commercial MR damper. The model determines the hysteresis force considering the amplitude, frequency and current excitation as independent variables. Subsequently, based on this model, the finite element formulation of the MR damper is developed and is incorporated into the finite element formulation of the whole space truss structures with embedded MR dampers. A direct integration method with inner iterative algorithm is applied to obtain the solution of the resulting nonlinear system. The experimental study has also been conducted to validate the simulation. For the experimental set-up, a 3-Dimensional space truss structure with 4 bays in which one of the members can be replaced by MR damper has been fabricated. The experimental results have shown a good agreement with the mathematical simulation. It has been demonstrated that the vibration can be efficiently suppressed by the controllable MR dampers.

Finite element-finite difference thermal/structural analysis of large space truss structures

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANDREW WARREN ◽  
JOSEPH ARELT ◽  
WILLIAM ESKEW ◽  
KAREN ROGERS
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Structural Analysis ◽  
Finite Difference ◽  
Truss Structures ◽  
Large Space ◽  
Space Truss
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