Different Configurations of the Non-Minimal Prismatic Tensegrities
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In the paper analytical and numerical investigations on stable prestressed configurations of prismatic tensegrities with a non-minimal number of members are studied. Up to date, non-minimal prisms were rarely analyzed. Analytical equations are written based on the elastic energy approach and are further solved numerically. The prestressing procedure has a physical meaning due to changing the lengths of selected groups of members and is explained by a simple mathematical model. Also, an example of the physical model is presented. The results show that additional cables commonly used in non-minimal prismatic tensegrities can be replaced by bars, as well as that the total number of bars in non-minimal prismatic tensegrities can be doubled, in regard to minimal prismatic systems.
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OpenAlex topics: Structural Analysis and Optimization · Architecture and Computational Design · Structural Analysis of Composite Materials
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Faculty of Geoengineering, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Prawocheńskiego 15, 10-720 Olsztyn, Poland
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