Latteur, Pierre
[UCL]
Feron, Jonas
[UCL]
Denoël, Vincent
[Université de Liège]
This article presents a design methodology based on a stiffness and volume optimization algorithm for three-dimensional nonlinear hyperstatic and pre-stressed structures composed of elements only subjected to axial forces, with a special emphasis on tensegrity structures. The algorithm is based on dimensionless numbers called morphological indicators that allow finding, within a given family of structures, the geometry related to a maximum stiffness or a minimum volume of materials or the best ratio between stiffness and volume. The algorithm takes into account the buckling of the struts and different materials for cables and struts. This article first demonstrates the optimization algorithm and then gives numerical confirmations and examples.
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Bibliographic reference |
Latteur, Pierre ; Feron, Jonas ; Denoël, Vincent. A design methodology for lattice and tensegrity structures based on a stiffness and volume optimization algorithm using morphological indicators. In: International Journal of Space Structures, Vol. 32, no.Issue 3-4, p. 226-243 |
Permanent URL |
http://hdl.handle.net/2078.1/195905 |