Tensegrity Structures: Form, Stability, and Symmetry

Tensegrity Structures: Form, Stability, and Symmetry (Mathematics for Industry, 6)

To facilitate a deeper understanding of tensegrity structures, this book focuses on their two key design problems: self-equilibrium analysis and stability investigation. In particular, high symmetry properties of the structures are extensively utilized. Conditions for self-equilibrium as well as super-stability of tensegrity structures are presented in detail. An analytical method and an efficient numerical method are given for self-equilibrium analysis of tensegrity structures: the analytical method deals with symmetric structures and the numerical method guarantees super-stability. Utilizing group representation theory, the text further provides analytical super-stability conditions for the structures that are of dihedral as well as tetrahedral symmetry. This book not only serves as a reference for engineers and scientists but is also a useful source for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Keeping this objective in mind, the presentation of the book is self-contained and detailed, with an abundance of figures and examples.
Country USA
Brand Springer
Manufacturer Springer
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 8 black & white illustrations, 79 colour
ReleaseDate 2015-03-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9784431548126

Country	USA
Brand	Springer
Manufacturer	Springer
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	8 black & white illustrations, 79 colour
ReleaseDate	2015-03-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9784431548126

Tensegrity Structures: Form, Stability, and Symmetry (Mathematics for Industry, 6)