Abstract:Tensegrity structures have a high degree of indeterminacy. The occurrence of initial partial failure at one point of these structures can lead to the propagation of failure throughout the structure. One of the influential factors in the propagation of initial failure is the initial starting point of failure. The first failure can occur in a member that is considered "critical member" and causes further damage to the structure, or it can occur in a member that has caused minor damage to the structure and mainta… Show more
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