Abstract: In this paper, an optimization model for force finding of tensegrity systems with considerations of the geometrical stability condition, the unilateral property of members, and the evenness requirement of internal forces ...

Abstract: Tensegrity structures have been intensively studied since they appeared in the 1950s. Their applications have been extended from architecture to other areas including aerospace structures, cell mechanics, and robotics. In ...

Abstract: In this paper, a three-member tensegrity structure is used as a conceptual model for the dendritic actin network in living cells. The pre and postbuckling behavior of the tensegrity is analyzed basing on the energy method. ...

Abstract: In this note, the transfer matrix method is adopted to deduce general expressions for the components of the stiffness matrix and equivalent node load vector of nonprismatic members, and the effect of warping is not considered. ...

Abstract: This study proposes a general framework for topology-finding or topology optimization of tensegrity structures. The existing topology-finding formulation of tensegrity structures based on mixed-integer linear programming ...

Abstract: This study develops stability conditions for general tensegrity regarding the three stability criteria (e.g., prestress stability, general stability, and super stability) based on an energy approach. The coupling ...

Abstract: A general formulation for the differential kinematics of hybrid-chain manipulators is developed based on transformation matrices. This formulation leads to velocity and acceleration analyses, as ...

Abstract: Path planning is a crucial step in shape control of tensegrity structures. A mathematical model for the path planning problem of tensegrities is proposed. Both external collision and internal collision are considered. A ...

Abstract: This note proposes a cost-effective construction method for large span cylindrical latticed shell structures. The method converts a latticed shell into a six-bar linkage, allowing the major part of the assembling work to ...