Evolutionary Based Methodology for Form -Finding and Design of Tensegrity Structures
Chang, Yang-Kyoo
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Description
Title
Evolutionary Based Methodology for Form -Finding and Design of Tensegrity Structures
Author(s)
Chang, Yang-Kyoo
Issue Date
2006
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Pecknold, David A.
Department of Study
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Discipline
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Engineering, Civil
Language
eng
Abstract
The capability of the new form-finding method is further extended to provide a total design package which can both create and optimize tensegrity structures, by adding structural analysis and optimization criteria to fitness evaluation. As an example, tensegrity towers for mobile communication are designed.
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