Tensegrity systems: The application of linear programmation in search of compatible selfstress states

Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures

Volumn 44, Issue 141, 2003, Pages 33-50

  Quirant, J ^a   Kazi Aoual, M N ^a   Laporte, R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ MONTPELLIER 2   (France)

Author keywords

Cone of Compatibility; Linear Programmation; Peaks; Selfstress States; Tensegrity Systems

Indexed keywords

CABLES; CONSTRAINT THEORY; DEFORMATION; ENGINEERING RESEARCH; LINEAR PROGRAMMING; OPTIMIZATION; RESIDUAL STRESSES; TENSILE STRESS;

AUTOCONSTRAINTS; SELFSTRESS STATES; TENSEGRITY SYSTEMS;

STRUCTURES (BUILT OBJECTS);

EID: 2942551248     PISSN: 03043622     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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