In the presented paper a new method is proposed to approximate a given NURBS surface with a PQ (Planar Quad) mesh. The desired mesh layout will be generated in plan and then attracted to the target surface. The process ...

The problem of finding the tallest possible column that can be constructed from a given volume of material without buckling under its own weight was finally solved by Keller and Niordson in 1966. The cross-sectional size ...

The paper discusses technical solutions that represent a practical technical input in the construction of sizable retractable roofs, which will result in a positive economical relationship between the involved costs of the ...

Structures have advanced from their heavy, static and often not environmentally respectful origins, to become light, smart and structurally efficient. Lightweight structures represent one of the most advanced achievements ...

For an around-the-world traveling pavilion, designed by Silvain Dubuisson Architecte, Tentech engineered a light weight roof structure based on the so-called Tensairity principle, commissioned by Buitink Technology and ...

In order to promote the design of tensile membrane architectureand advance structural performance, interviewsof experts are conductedand two case studiesare discussed to serve as the foundation for developing a corner ...

We present a topologically-­based doubly curved building system, based on a single bending thin plate element. The system extends Buckminster Fuller’s plydome research, by proposing an elastic form­finding technique ...

ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) cushion roof integrated amorphous silicon photovoltaic (PV-ETFE cushion roof) is attractive as this roof could provide electricity for maintaining the shape of the ETFE cushion and make ...

The symbiosis of tensegrity and active bending was studied in an experimental structure called “Form Follows Tension”. This paper covers all aspects of the planning process, including design, analysis, simulation and method ...

The present contribution gives an introduction to the design and analysis of structural membranes with the Isogeometric B-Rep Analysis (IBRA) which aims on a new approach for a consistent design-through-analysis workflow. ...

Scientific and technological advancements in the area of fibrous and textilematerials have greatly enhanced their application potential in several high-end technical andindustrial sectors including construction, transportation, ...

Adopting a partitioned FSI approach, the effect of air presence on the response of horizontally, simply supported, prestressed membrane structures is investigated. Based on FSI systematic computations, an added mass & ...

In the present work, different numerical approaches dealing with fluid and structural interaction models are introduced to simulate the aerodynamics and structural behavior of 2D elasto-flexible wings. In order ...

This paper presents the results of the first phase of work on developing computational model of inflated modular shells. This type of bending active structures is composed of relatively small, modular ...

This report clearly demonstrates the capabilities of an advanced research area of applied mathematics, i.e., computational geometry to be applied for shaping dimensional structures. Vector-matrix models are provided to ...

Pneumatic air-inflated cushions are considered. The iteration technique for obtaining equilibrium pressure in their chambers is offered. It is based on the Broyden's method and uses the proposed function of ...

In this contribution a computational homogenization method for one-dimensional technical textiles, i.e. ropes or cables, is developed. Regarding the large length-to-thickness ratio that characterizes rope-like textiles ...

The hybrid dome consists of a bearer frame, covered with a flexible fabric membrane. The frame comprises rigid upper beams and cable network at the bottom. Several embodiments of the dome are examined and the best one is ...

The aim of the paper is to describe the isolated tensile roof of the auditorium in the town of Auch in the CIRCA area (France) delivered in 2012. The size of the auditorium is 41x25m h19. The total surface of the membrane ...

This document provides a comparing overview about the development of schemes and design methods in tensile architecture and the steady evolution in materials. It focusses on the correlation of the two aspects and the ...

This paper provides information on placing geosynthetic clay liner (GCL) as a lining material over coarse-grained soils in cover systems or irrigation ponds. The effects of the hydraulic head acting over the GCL and the ...

A new test method is proposed for investigation of shear behavior of architectural coated-fabrics. The cruciform specimen with 16cm width and length of arms with four slits is used herein, which has 45°of yarns with respect ...