Lewis, W. J. (Wanda J.). (2008) Computational form-finding methods for fabric structures. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering and Computational Mechanics, Vol.161 (No.3). pp. 139-149. ISSN 1755-0777

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Abstract

Form-finding is a process that determines the surface configuration of a fabric structure under prestress. This process can be carried out using a variety of numerical methods, of which the most common are (a) transient stiffness, (b) force density, and (c) dynamic relaxation. The paper describes the three methods, discusses their advantages and limitations, and provides insights into their applicability as numerical tools for the design of fabric structures. Further, it describes various approaches to surface discretisation, and discusses consequences of using ‘mesh control’ and elastic effects in the design of form-found surfaces. A brief discussion of the general recommendations given in the European design guide for tensile surfaces structures concludes the paper.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Engineering
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Flexible structures, Structural engineering, Structural analysis (Engineering), Structural design -- Computer simulation, Tensile architecture -- Design and construction
Journal or Publication Title:	Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering and Computational Mechanics
Publisher:	ICE Publishing
ISSN:	1755-0777
Date:	September 2008
Volume:	Vol.161
Number:	No.3
Number of Pages:	11
Page Range:	pp. 139-149
Identification Number:	10.1680/eacm.2008.161.3.139
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/37200

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