Practical methods of shape-finding for membranes and cable nets

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1998

Abstract

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.

Identifier

0032045841 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Journal of Structural Engineering

External Full Text Location

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

ISSN

07339445

First Page

466

Last Page

468

Issue

4

Volume

124

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