| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Mathematics for industry ; volume 6 |
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Mathematics for industry (Springer (Firm)) ; volume 6
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Equilibrium -- Self-Equilibrium Analysis by Symmetry -- Stability -- Force Density Method -- Prismatic Structures of Dihedral Symmetry -- Star-Shaped Structures of Dihedral Symmetry -- Regular Truncated Tetrahedral Structures -- Linear Algebra -- Affine Motions and Rigidity Condition -- Tensegrity Tower -- Group Representation Theory and Symmetry-Adapted Matrix |
| Summary |
To facilitate a deeper understanding of tensegrity structures, this book focuses on their two key design problems: self-equilibrium analysis and stability investigation. In particular, high symmetry properties of the structures are extensively utilized. Conditions for self-equilibrium as well as super-stability of tensegrity structures are presented in detail. An analytical method and an efficient numerical method are given for self-equilibrium analysis of tensegrity structures: the analytical method deals with symmetric structures and the numerical method guarantees super-stability. Utilizing group representation theory, the text further provides analytical super-stability conditions for the structures that are of dihedral as well as tetrahedral symmetry. This book not only serves as a reference for engineers and scientists but is also a useful source for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. Keeping this objective in mind, the presentation of the book is self-contained and detailed, with an abundance of figures and examples |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 23, 2015) |
| Subject |
Tensegrity (Engineering)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Ohsaki, Makoto, 1960- author
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| ISBN |
4431548122 (print) |
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4431548130 (electronic bk.) |
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9784431548126 (print) |
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9784431548133 (electronic bk.) |
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