[HTML][HTML] Stability of tensegrity-inspired structures fabricated through additive manufacturing

A Al Sabouni-Zawadzka, W Gilewski… - Composite …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study encompasses experimental and theoretical research on the stability of tensegrity-
inspired structures in view of additive manufacturing technology. The aim of the research is …

Minimal mass optimization of tensegrity torsional structures

J He, Y Wang, X Li, H Jiang, H Xie, Y Zhou - Composite Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
The advantage of high strength-to-mass ratio renders tensegrity structures suitable for
application as lightweight structures. Therefore, the minimal mass optimization problem is …

Designing multistable metamaterials inspired by Kresling tubes

E Turco, A Bilotta - Mechanics Research Communications, 2024 - Elsevier
Multistable metamaterials have several relevant technical applications in various fields, such
as soft robotics, mechanical computing, energy absorption, and wave control. These …

Research on a novel tensegrity torus with superior shape adaptability

Y Dong, X Yuan, S Ma, S Li, A Samy, S Dong - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Tensegrity tori are a classical form of tensegrity structures well known for their high load-
bearing capacity and self-equilibrium, which make them attractive options for constructing …

A 3-DOF system for preliminary assessments of the interaction between base isolation (BI) technique and soil structure interaction (SSI) effects for low-rise buildings

D Forcellini - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Base isolation technique is based on two mechanisms: period elongation and damping
increase that may considerably improve the structural performance under earthquakes …

A novel method for optimizing energy absorption of tensegrities with multi-self-stress modes

X Feng, J Shen, W Zhao, H Lyu, Y Su - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
To explore the factors that affect the energy absorption performance of tensegrities with multi-
self-stress modes, the Beetle Antennae Genetic Algorithm (BAGA) is carried out in …

A form-finding method for deployable tensegrity arms and inverse kinematics

V Paiva, L Silva-Teixeira, J Izuka, E Okabe, P Kurka - Meccanica, 2024 - Springer
Manipulator arms in robots can be bulky and difficult to transport. Tensegrity mechanisms,
which can be compact, deployed, and shaped to adjustable lengths, offer a promising …

[HTML][HTML] A new method for rapidly capturing the strength and full nonlinear response of partially interacting steel–concrete composite beams

M Lamberti, G Razaqpur - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2024 - Elsevier
A semi-analytical procedure is presented for predicting the complete flexural response of
partially interacting steel–concrete composite beams up to failure. The governing equation …

A generic design motif for metamaterials with controllable nonlinearity & guided deformation

X Geng, Z Zhao, Y Guo, J Wang, H Ding, X Jing - Composite Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Structure design motifs take an essential role in creating materials or metamaterials
with superior mechanics or special functions. However, a fundamental question naturally …

A Markov data-based approach to system identification and output error covariance analysis for tensegrity structures

Y Shen, M Chen, RE Skelton - Nonlinear Dynamics, 2024 - Springer
This paper introduces a data-driven approach to address the long-standing challenge of
modeling complex tensegrity systems. The proposed approach focuses on approximating …