PAULETTI, Ruy M. O.; MARTINS, Carolina B.(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010-02-24)
This paper presents the theoretical formulation and the implementation of a class of finite
elements capable of representing the slippage between border cables and membrane
sheaths, without distortion of the cable's ...
LIAPI, Katherine A.(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010-02-24)
Tensegrity structures composed of masts and cables bear similarities and carry metaphoric associations to nautical equipment and structures. Such metaphors have suggested the use of the tensegrity concept in the design of ...
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The aim of this paper is to explore the relationship between vernacular architecture and Frei Otto's work, searching for shared principles and specific singularities, and testing whether lightness and ...
OLIVA SALINAS, Juan Gerardo; VALDEZ OLMEDO, Eric(Editorial Universitat Politècnica de València, 2010-02-17)
Architects and engineers are responsible of conceiving, designing and building efficient
structures with a minimum use of energy and materials, taking care of the natural resources,
where functional and beautiful buildings ...