Tensairity

Tensairity

Tensairity is a foundational structure using inflated airbeams and attached stiffeners or cables that gains mechanical advantages for low mass. Pneumatic structures using tensairty are solving problems. [ [http://www.airlight.biz/ Airlight uses tensairity] ] [ [http://www.imamod.ru/~serge/arc/conf/ECCOMAS_2004/ECCOMAS_V2/proceedings/pdf/959.pdf Tensairity] ] The structure modality has been particularly developed by Mauro Pedretti.

Known applications

Bridge, band stand [ [http://greenlineblog.com/tensairity-structure-kongsbergs-tubaloon-band-stand/ Band stand] ] , aircraft wing construction [ [http://www.tudelft.nl/live/pagina.jsp?id=fe263f84-29af-4010-8222-2f1112c8f223&lang=en&binary=/doc/AIAApaper4_joep%20breuer.doc An inflatable wing using the principle of Tensairity ] ]

See also

A related structure modality is tensegrity.

References


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