Tensegrity Structure

[fxue]

Hi guys,

I am trying to create a 6-strut Tensegrity structure as a part of my on-going project. I am wondering whether there is a way or certain rules to locate the vertices of the Tensegrity structure so that minimum displacement occurs when a pre-tension is assigned to the cables. Many thanks.

Feng

 

[GregLocock]

Yes. Free body diagrams.

Cheers

Greg Locock

SIGlease see FAQ731-376 for tips on how to make the best use of Eng-Tips.

 

[rb1957]

it more a question of calculating the preloads in the different members so that they balance (like greg says free body diagram).

 

[fxue]

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Feng