Nonlinear Static and Dynamic Behaviour of Tensairity Structures
Author(s):
YEDUKRISHNAN M.S , Saintgits College of Engineering; GOPIKA MOORTHY, Saintgits College of Engineering
Keywords:
Buckling, Cable-Strut, Light Weight, Pneumatic, Tensairity
Abstract:
Tensairity is a new light weight structural concept. It is a unique combination of pneumatic structures and cable-strut structures. The core principle of a tensairity structure is to use the low pressure air inside the hull element to stabilize the compression element from being buckled. The new light weight structure has a variety of applications ranging from wide span roof structures to temporary bridges. In this paper, non-linear static and dynamic analysis of a tensairity spindle shaped beam is done by dividing the thickness of hull element into three layers of equal thickness with different orientation in each layer. The paper also determines the maximum load carrying capacity of a spindle shaped tensairity beam before buckling for different parameters.
Other Details:
| Manuscript Id | : | IJSTEV3I2076
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| Published in | : | Volume : 3, Issue : 2
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| Publication Date | : | 01/09/2016
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| Page(s) | : | 160-164
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