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   Articles with "tensegrity" as a keyword



Towards a Novel Energy Dissipation Metamaterial with Tensegrity Architecture.

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recommendations! Published in 2023 at "Advanced materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202300639

Abstract: The interest in novel energy dissipation devices that offer advanced functionalities for optimal performance in state-of-the-art engineering applications is growing. In this regard, a highly tunable and innovative dissipator has been developed. This dissipator features… read more here.

Keywords: tensegrity architecture; tensegrity; energy dissipation; novel energy ... See more keywords

Isotropic Energy-Absorbing Metamaterial with Tensegrity-Inspired Architecture and Auxetic Behavior.

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recommendations! Published in 2025 at "Advanced materials"

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202510155

Abstract: Mechanical metamaterials exhibit significant potential for energy absorption applications through rational structural design. Negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) metamaterials have drawn particular attention due to their unique auxetic behavior, though their limited functionality restricts energy absorption… read more here.

Keywords: energy; auxetic behavior; energy absorbing; tensegrity ... See more keywords

Synthesis of tensegrity structures of desired shape using constrained minimization

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization"

DOI: 10.1007/s00158-017-1716-2

Abstract: There are two types of problems in tensegrity design: (i) form-finding when the tensegrity shape is not specified and (ii) synthesis when the tensegrity shape is specified. We address synthesis problems in this paper. We… read more here.

Keywords: shape; synthesis tensegrity; tensegrity; constrained minimization ... See more keywords
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Design of adaptive structures through energy minimization: extension to tensegrity

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization"

DOI: 10.1007/s00158-021-02899-y

Abstract: This paper gives a new formulation to design adaptive structures through total energy optimization (TEO). This methodology enables the design of truss as well as tensegrity configurations that are equipped with linear actuators to counteract… read more here.

Keywords: energy; energy minimization; tensegrity; optimization ... See more keywords

Tensegrity configuration method for connecting tensegrity units along their axes

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recommendations! Published in 2017 at "Composite Structures"

DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2016.08.042

Abstract: Abstract Tensegrity structure is a kind of truss structures which are composed of bars under axial compression and strings under axial tension. It has become a hot spot in the field of sculpture, architecture, aviation… read more here.

Keywords: connecting tensegrity; configuration; tensegrity units; method ... See more keywords

Nonlinear dynamic and deployment analysis of clustered tensegrity structures using a positional formulation FEM

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Composite Structures"

DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.12.050

Abstract: Abstract This paper addresses the dynamic analysis of the clustered tensegrity structures via the framework of the positional formulation finite element method (FEM). The nodal coordinates are chosen as the generalized coordinates. The rod element… read more here.

Keywords: analysis; tensegrity; analysis clustered; tensegrity structures ... See more keywords

Optimization for energy absorption of 3-dimensional tensegrity lattice with truncated octahedral units

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Composite Structures"

DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113903

Abstract: Abstract Tensegrity structures have recently found new applications as energy absorbers in the field of aerospace engineering. In this study, we introduce an optimization method to maximize the energy absorption capability of a 3D tensegrity… read more here.

Keywords: tensegrity lattice; energy absorption; tensegrity; energy ... See more keywords

Dynamic behavior and vibration mitigation of a spatial tensegrity beam

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "Engineering Structures"

DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2018.01.045

Abstract: Abstract The present study focuses on employing an efficient control strategy to vibration mitigation for a spatial tensegrity beam composing of five typical quadruplex units. The active control approach is implemented in order to maintain… read more here.

Keywords: control; tensegrity; vibration mitigation; tensegrity beam ... See more keywords
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Optimal self-stress determination of tensegrity structures

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recommendations! Published in 2021 at "Engineering Structures"

DOI: 10.1016/j.engstruct.2021.112003

Abstract: Abstract In traditional methods for self-stress determination of a tensegrity structure, member grouping, which highly relies on geometric simplicity of the structure, is a key component. For this reason, these methods are not efficient to… read more here.

Keywords: determination tensegrity; tensegrity structures; self stress; tensegrity ... See more keywords

Tuning frequency band gaps of tensegrity mass-spring chains with local and global prestress

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recommendations! Published in 2018 at "International Journal of Solids and Structures"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2018.07.002

Abstract: Abstract This work studies the acoustic band structure of tensegrity mass-spring chains, and the possibility to tune the dispersion relation of such systems by suitably varying local and global prestress variables. Building on established results… read more here.

Keywords: global prestress; tensegrity; band; local global ... See more keywords

Deployment of foldable tensegrity-membrane systems via transition between tensegrity configurations and tensegrity-membrane configurations

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recommendations! Published in 2019 at "International Journal of Solids and Structures"

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2018.10.017

Abstract: Abstract Deployment of foldable tensegrity-membrane systems is investigated in this article. The major objective of deploying such systems is to extend and tension the attached membrane, which is folded initially, by changing system shapes. During… read more here.

Keywords: tensegrity membrane; system; membrane; tensegrity ... See more keywords