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Carbon fiber reinforced polymer and tensegrity structures in search of model architectural and engineering solutions Cover

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer and tensegrity structures in search of model architectural and engineering solutions

By: Anna Franta and  Dawid Zając  
Open Access
|Dec 2022

Abstract

The current era of nanomaterials brings advancements in science and technology. This creates new solutions and possibili-ties in the creation of novel spatial structures. This study leads through the presentation of iconic architectural objects creat-ed with the use of high strength composite materials and tensegrity structure. Then presents the design process, numerical simulations of the three-way tensegrity grid prototype module. Static stress simulations were done within the simulation engine of the Fusion 360 software. Moreover, 1:1 scale prototype was developed. It could be used as a modular construction slab of a novel architectural design. One of the key characteristic features of high strength composite materials, high strength-to-weight ratio, combined with tensegrity structures allows to develop lightweight and hence very durable spatial structures. This gives tensegrity structures a very low dead load value as compared to traditional reinforced concrete struc-tures. Thanks to the application of high strength and hence lightweight materials, the dead load of the prototype is only 0,18 kN/m2.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37705/TechTrans/e2022013 | Journal eISSN: 2353-737X | Journal ISSN: 0011-4561
Language: English
Submitted on: Nov 7, 2022
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Accepted on: Dec 8, 2022
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Published on: Dec 15, 2022
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

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