CARBONELL MÁRQUEZ, JUAN FRANCISCO, Gil-Martin, Luisa M. , Fernandez-Ruiz, Manuel A. , Hernandez-Montes, Enrique

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Arch. Appl. Mech.

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962330152&doi=10.1007%2fs00419-016-1131-y&partnerID=40&md5=3b7ce356d8342f7da90b4d76d0bb4036

01/08/2016

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2-s2.0-84962330152

10.1007/s00419-016-1131-y

Force density method together with topological mapping has been employed to perform the form-finding process of tension structures. Compression-only structures such as domes and vaults can be modelled if the former approach is modified. This modification consists of iteratively introducing the self-weight of the structure to be modelled until the equilibrium configuration is found. This method is similar to the hanging chain models employed by Antonio Gaudi when designing his structures. The approach allows rapidly changing the input parameters in order to get different equilibrium configurations.

Design techniques; Gaudi; Force density method; Topological mapping; Compression structures