Practical methods of shape-finding for membranes and cable nets

R. Levy; W. R. Spillers

doi:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(1998)124:4(466)

Practical methods of shape-finding for membranes and cable nets

R. Levy, W. R. Spillers

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This paper discusses shape-finding for cable nets and fabric structures through the use of nonlinear structural analysis computer programs rather than specialized "black box" software. Methods for shape-finding of membranes and cable nets are presented and a simple yet practical approach to design through the use of geometrically nonlinear analysis is proposed. Two examples - a skylight structure and a hyperbolic paraboloid - are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	466-468
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume	124
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(1998)124:4(466)
State	Published - 1 Jan 1998
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Civil and Structural Engineering
Building and Construction
General Materials Science
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering

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