Form-finding analysis and implementation of cable-reinforced membrane structure based on ANSYS

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gao Yongqiang ◽  
Wang Xiuhong ◽  
Liu Dongmei
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Structure ◽  
Form Finding ◽  
Form Finding Analysis

Membrane Structures with Half-Costa Surface in YZ-Plane

2020 ◽  
Vol 995 ◽  
pp. 222-228
Author(s):  
Hooi Min Yee ◽  
Abdul Malek Nurul Afiqah
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Structure ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Membrane Structures ◽  
Form Finding ◽  
Design Engineers ◽  
Costa Surface ◽  
Computational Form ◽  
Form Finding Analysis

This paper presents the computational form-finding analysis of half-Costa tensioned membrane structure model in YZ-plane with different boundaries. The computational form-finding analysis is carried out based on nonlinear analysis method. The tensioned membrane structure in the form of half-Costa models in YZ-plane with different geometry have been found to converge with least square error of total warp and fill stress deviation. The outcome of this paper can serve as a reference in selecting satisfactory parameters to allow the performance increase of tensioned membrane structure in the form of half-Costa in YZ-plane respected to their boundary condition. These models will be selective forms of tensioned membrane structure for design engineers and architect to ponder on as it is a resource efficient structure hence preventing further damage to the environment.

scholarly journals Form-Finding Analysis of a Class 2 Tensegrity Robot

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (15) ◽  
pp. 2948
Author(s):  
Carlos G. Manríquez-Padilla ◽  
Oscar A. Zavala-Pérez ◽  
Gerardo I. Pérez-Soto ◽  
Juvenal Rodríguez-Reséndiz ◽  
Karla A. Camarillo-Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Static Analysis ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Form Finding ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Geometric Configurations ◽  
The Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Kinematic Position ◽  
New Form ◽  
Form Finding Analysis

In this paper, a new form-finding analysis methodology for a class 2 tensegrity robot is proposed. The methodology consists of two steps: first, the analysis of the possible geometric configurations of the robot is carried out through the results of the kinematic position analysis; and, second, from the static analysis, the equilibrium positions of the robot are found, which represents its workspace. Both kinematics and static analysis are resolved in a closed-form using basic tools of linear algebra instead of the strategies used in literature. Four numerical experiments are presented using the finite element analysis software ANSYS©. Additionally, a comparison between the results of the form-finding analysis methodology proposed and the ANSYS© results is presented.

Form-Finding Analysis of Tensioned Fabric Structures Using Nonlinear Analysis Method

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 1429-1434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hooi Min Yee ◽  
Jae Yeol Kim ◽  
Ong Chong Yong
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Analysis ◽  
Minimal Surfaces ◽  
Stress Pattern ◽  
Classical Solutions ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Form Finding ◽  
Numerical Examples ◽  
Fabric Structure ◽  
Fabric Structures ◽  
Form Finding Analysis

Nonlinear analysis method is one of the earliest methods proposed for form-finding analysis of tensioned fabric structures. However due to some inherent weaknesses, the method has not been fully developed. In this paper, computational strategies for form-finding analysis of tensioned fabric structure using the nonlinear analysis method has been proposed. For the purpose of verification, form-finding analysis on numerical examples of tensioned fabric structures in the form of minimal surfaces Catenoid, Helicoid, Scherk and Enneper have been carried out. Both the obtained shape and pre-stress pattern have been checked with classical solutions for the above minimal surfaces for verification of the effectiveness of the proposed computational strategies.

Form-finding analysis for a new type of cable–strut tensile structures generated by semi-regular tensegrity

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 772-783 ◽  
Author(s):  
JinYu Lu ◽  
Xiao Dong ◽  
XiLei Zhao ◽  
XiaoLong Wu ◽  
GanPing Shu
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Geometric Transformation ◽  
Structural System ◽  
Form Finding ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
New Type ◽  
Equilibrium Matrix ◽  
Cable Dome ◽  
Value Decomposition ◽  
Form Finding Analysis

A tensegrity structure is a type of self-balancing tensile structure, which consists of tension cables surrounding compression struts. Based on the geometry and topology of the classic half-octahedron tensegrity, this article presents a form-finding analysis of semi-regular tensegrity units using singular value decomposition of the equilibrium matrix. We propose the design formulas for the unit geometric transformation, obtain its internal self-stress modes and inextensional mechanism modes, and verify its geometric stability. Then, we devise a design method and compute the overall feasible self-stress of a tensegrity torus. A novel cable–strut tensile structural system is generated through combining a tensegrity torus and a Levy-type cable dome. Finally, a physical model is constructed to verify the feasibility of this structural system. This work enriches existing forms of tensegrity structures and contributes to further practical applications of tensegrity systems.

Numerical Simulation of Non-Contoured Aerial Cable Tension

2014 ◽  
Vol 919-921 ◽  
pp. 1312-1316
Author(s):  
Zha Wang ◽  
Ji Yao ◽  
Sun Peng
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Nonlinear Finite Element ◽  
Form Finding ◽  
Cable Tension ◽  
Initial Form ◽  
Cable Structure ◽  
Aerial Cable ◽  
Element Theory ◽  
Form Finding Analysis

Since the cable structure has the characteristics that its initial form and initial prestressing are interacted unknown values, the FEM software ANSYS was used in this paper, based on the nonlinear finite element theory, the form-finding analysis steps for aerial cable was established. Then based on these steps, the form-finding analysis for non-contoured aerial cable was carried out, and the safety of the form-finding model under icing conditions was evaluated.

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