LUCHSINGER, Rolf H.; TEUTSCH, Uwe(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2009-12-14)
An analytical model for the deflection of a symmetric, spindle shaped Tensairity girder
under homogenous load is proposed which can be solved analytically. The results are
compared to FEM predictions for a specific ...
DE LAET, Lars; MOLLAERT, Marijke; LUCHSINGER, Rolf H.; TEMMERMAN, Niels De; GULDENTOPS, Laurent(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010-02-24)
This paper investigates suitable deployment mechanisms for Tensairity structures. Three
proposals for a compression element for a deployable Tensairity structure are presented: the 'spiral folding mechanism' (segmented ...