A Monte Carlo form-finding method for large scale regular and irregular tensegrity structures

作者:Li Yue; Feng Xi Qiao*; Cao Yan Ping; Gao Huajian
来源:International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2010, 47(14-15): 1888-1898.
DOI:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2010.03.026

摘要

We propose a Monte Carlo form-finding method that employs a stochastic procedure to determine equilibrium configurations of a tensegrity structure. This method does not involve complicated matrix operations or symmetry analysis, works for arbitrary initial configurations, and can handle large scale regular or irregular tensegrity structures with or without material/geometrical constraints.