Tensile-integrity structuresImproved structure, characterized by a series of discontinuous compression columns arranged in groups of three non-conjunctive and connected by tension elements that form tension triangles, the columns of adjacent groups being joined together in apparent continuity, and connecting...
Tensile-Integrity Structures for the Moon The paper reviews lunar base structural concepts proposed in the past, with particular attention given to the use of tension cable structures (tensile inte... H Benaroya - 《Applied Mechanics Reviews》...
The embedment of sensors within composite structures gives the opportunity to develop smart materials for health and usage monitoring systems. This study investigates the use of acoustic emission monitoring with embedded piezoelectric sensor during mechanical tests in order to identify the effects of ...
The structural design of an outdoor pavilion of 6 m in height was carried out considering ultimate and service limit states. This study shows that floating-bending structures are feasible, opening the way to the introduction of suitable analysis and optimization procedures for this type of ...
The paper reviews lunar base structural concepts proposed in the past, with particular attention given to the use of tension cable structures (tensile integrity, 'tensegrity' structures) for a lunar structural concept. In such a structure, the tensegric shells can be a system of bars and a cab...
CARY KITTNERSTUART R. QUIMBY
US4614502 1985年3月11日 1986年9月30日 Nelson William A Telescoping strut members and tendons for constructing tensile integrity structuresUS4614502 Mar 11, 1985 Sep 30, 1986 Nelson; William A. Telescoping strut members and tendons for constructing tensile integrity structures...
A study has been carried out according to a model test on the construction method of tensile-integrity cable dome: firstly, the author summarized the advantages of the methods adopted by the engineers of established structures; secondly, elements of the model were assembled by way of the ...
A construction kit consisting of telescoping strut members and pre- measured elastic or inelastic tendons, for the purpose of constructing tensile-integrity structures. The invention is made of reusable elements. By introducing struts which can be adjusted to various lengths the invention circumvents ...