Structure of Architecture – Tensegrities in the Construction of Architectural Space

Polinceusz, Piotr

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“…Because of this structural potential, most of the tensegrity studies have been conducted in the fields of art (50,51), toys, architecture (tents, bridges, etc.) (52)(53)(54)(55), robotics for space application and exploration (56)(57)(58), and biomechanics (59,60). More frequently, tensegrities have been theoretically simulated using metamaterials or mathematically analyzed as a part of a mechanical system (53,(61)(62)(63)(64).…”

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3D-printed programmable tensegrity for soft robotics

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Tensegrity structures provide both structural integrity and flexibility through the combination of stiff struts and a network of flexible tendons. These structures exhibit useful properties: high stiffness-to-mass ratio, controllability, reliability, structural flexibility, and large deployment. The integration of smart materials into tensegrity structures would provide additional functionality and may improve existing properties. However, manufacturing approaches that generate multimaterial parts with intricate three-dimensional (3D) shapes suitable for such tensegrities are rare. Furthermore, the structural complexity of tensegrity systems fabricated through conventional means is generally limited because these systems often require manual assembly. Here, we report a simple approach to fabricate tensegrity structures made of smart materials using 3D printing combined with sacrificial molding. Tensegrity structures consisting of monolithic tendon networks based on smart materials supported by struts could be realized without an additional post-assembly process using our approach. By printing tensegrity with coordinated soft and stiff elements, we could use design parameters (such as geometry, topology, density, coordination number, and complexity) to program system-level mechanics in a soft structure. Last, we demonstrated a tensegrity robot capable of walking in any direction and several tensegrity actuators by leveraging smart tendons with magnetic functionality and the programmed mechanics of tensegrity structures. The physical realization of complex tensegrity metamaterials with programmable mechanical components can pave the way toward more algorithmic designs of 3D soft machines.

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“…Recent research has been presented in this sense by Jin and Kanggeun [9]. Polinceusz [10] offers the automatic possibility to use a computer to analyze the shape of tensegrity structures applied to the covering of architectural space.…”

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Numerical Model for High Relative Capacity of Tensegrity Cable Domes

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The tensegrity cable domes are a type of structures composed of compressed bars and tensioned cables. They are characterized by an exceptional innovation in terms of lightness. Research in this area is booming towards multiple applications. In the absence of an approach linking design by dimensioning, this article aims to propose a procedure for verifying the design while seeking a better lightness of the structure. The article uses the novelty of the methods applied for this kind of structure, using the hypothesis of geometric nonlinearity, to find the best solution, verifying all the sizing criteria. Through an example of a simple cables dome, we have shown the feasibility of this approach. The shape of the triangles forming the basis of design, have a direct relationship on the relative capacity, this last has been significantly improved, This method can easily be applied to other examples of more complex cables domes.

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Structure of Architecture – Tensegrities in the Construction of Architectural Space

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3D-printed programmable tensegrity for soft robotics

3D-printed programmable tensegrity for soft robotics

Numerical Model for High Relative Capacity of Tensegrity Cable Domes

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