General methods for creating tensegrity towers, arches, bridges and roofs

摘要

Tensegrity is a structural system constructed of tensile cables and compressive bars. This thesis proposes several general methods for creating tensegrity structures. The author has developed new methods for creating specific tensegrity cells and the corresponding computer code. Furthermore, the author has constructed various physical models to validate the methods. A proposal for an observation tower on top of the Eureka building in Melbourne has also been devised by the author.The objective of the investigation is to develop several general methods for creating tensegrity structures, such as tower or roof structures. Reviewing the definition of tensegrity system, tensegrity structure is mainly a structure component with tension and compression elements, with a state of self-stress. The investigation of Author is focus on: how to create a tensegrity cell and how to build a structure by created cell. This is the method by the author for creating a category of tensegrity structures.