In this paper, a new form-finding analysis methodology for a class 2 tensegrity robot is proposed. The methodology consists of two steps: first, the analysis of the possible geometric configurations of the robot is carried out through the results of...
The determination of the non-loading condition of the rail cable shifting (RCS) system, which consists of the main cables, hangers, and rail cables, is the premise of girder erection for long-span suspension bridges. An analytical form-finding analys...
The cable-supported grid structure (CSGS) is a hybrid structure combined with rigidity and flexibility. Its formed state is closely related to the zero-stress state, construction process, and prestress distribution. The prestress self-equilibrium for...
In recent years, group theory has been gradually adopted for computational problems of solid and structural mechanics. This paper reviews the advances made in the application of group theory in areas such as stability, form-finding, natural vibration...
Over the past few decades, digital tools have become indispensable in the field of architecture. The complex design tasks that make up architectural design methods benefit from utilizing advanced simulation software and, consequently, design solution...
Gridshell structures are characterized by an impressive strength-to-weight ratio, allowing their application in large-span roofing structures. However, their complex construction process and maintenance limited their widespread application. In recent...
Elastic timber gridshells are lightweight structures whose stiffness is highly dependent on multiple factors, such as boundary conditions and the semi-rigidity and eccentricity of the joints. Their structural analysis requires calibrated numerical mo...
In this study, a hybrid iteration force density method (HIFDM) was proposed to ensure both tension uniformity and accuracy of an antenna mesh reflector. Based on a genetic algorithm (GA), the boundary cable tension of the antenna reflector net was op...
Currently, active-bending structures and their shape optimization techniques have become a hot topic in the design of spatial structures and freeform buildings. However, their form-finding process is usually time-consuming, and the application of fin...
This paper presents a study on form-finding of four-stage class one self-equilibrated spine biotensegrity models. Advantageous features such as slenderness and natural curvature of the human spine, as well as the stabilizing network that consists of...
Tensegrity is a lightweight, self-stressing, and self-stabilizing structure made up of cables and bars, with each member bearing either tension or compression but not affected by shear stress. This design allows for optimal utilization of the materia...
Isotropic ultra-thin shells or membranes, as well as cable–membrane structures, cannot resist loads at the initial state and always require a form-finding process to reach the steady state. After this stage, they can work in a pure membrane sta...
Overhead transmission conductors are flexible cable structures. Their initial equilibrium configuration is affected by self-weight, tension, boundary constraints, and material deformation, and is required for force analysis, sag calculation, and safe...
Cable-membrane constructions typically exhibit significant displacement and distortion under load action, and the cable-membrane contact results in relative sliding. In this paper, the interaction force between cable and membrane is transferred throu...
The correlation of the architectural form and the structural system should be the basis for rational shaping. This paper presents algorithmic-aided shaping curvilinear steel bar structures for roofs, using modern digital tools, working in the environ...
In the world of structural design, in most cases, there is a need to control the shape of structural elements and—at the same time—the performance that each one can achieve. With the evolution of structural analysis tools, nowadays it is...
The construction industry is a major contributor to global carbon emissions, driving the need for sustainable solutions. Ultra-lightweight structures have emerged as an effective approach to reducing material usage and energy consumption. This study...
This article presents a novel technique for a class 2 tensegrity robot, also classified as a soft robot, to increase workspace by increasing the number of geometric equilibrium configurations of the robot. The proposed modification, unlike the strate...
Traditional reinforcement cages are manufactured in a handicraft manner and do not use the full potential of the material, nor can they map from optimised geometries. The shown research is focused on robotically-manufactured, structurally-optimised r...
As global challenges evolve rapidly, lightweight architecture emerges as an effective and efficient solution to meet rapidly changing needs. Textiles offer flexibility and sustainability, addressing spatial requirements in urban and residential desig...
This article is a survey discussing the application of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in freeform structures and their impact on the design and shape generation process. The analysis of case studies showed that the use of FRP composites not only...
When the film is under no stress, it does not show any stiffness or capability to withstand loads. Therefore, with the help of ANSYS motion, the author applied pre-stress, controlled point coordinates and the equation of equivalent stress surface and...
Designing free-form, doubly curved, and special-shaped building structures requires geometry, structural verification, and fabrication to be reconciled, but evidence for these linked decisions is dispersed across disciplines. This review develops a d...
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric condition associated with high mortality and chronicity. The hunt for state, trait, subtyping, and prognostic biomarkers is ongoing and the orexigenic hormone ghrelin and its different forms, acyl ghrelin...
With the development of technology, the number of free-form structures—as well as their value—is increasing. In order to construct such free-form structures, a number of studies are being conducted on free-form molds from multifaceted per...
Form aesthetic principles represent an aesthetic consciousness developed through long-term human labor practices, which are crucial for the design and evaluation of product form. The equilibrium aesthetic principle is a vital component of the form ae...
Urban carbon emissions contribute significantly to global warming, but various factors impact these emissions. This study focuses on the correlation between urban form and carbon emissions. Urban form is an entity that can be directly manipulated and...
In this conceptual article, the authors provide a narrative review of literature on bullying and sexual harassment in K-12 schools framed through a comparative analysis of risk and protective factors for both forms of violence across the social-ecolo...
Natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites have gained increasing attention due to the abundant availability of natural fibers, their ability to effectively reinforce polymer matrices, and the resulting partial biodegradability of the final ma...
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Introduction: Recently, the Thai government has been promoting the innovation of finished forms of traditional Thai medicine (TTM) products (e.g., tablets and capsules). According to the existing literature, most consumers are unaware of the finished...
Formative assessment in K-12 education has been a notable teaching and learning focus area in schools over the last 20 years, as evidenced by numerous recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses investigating and summarizing the evidence for formativ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the global economy and financial markets. In this article, we explore the impact of the pandemic on the weak-form efficiency of the cryptocurrency and forex markets by conducting a comprehensiv...
Since computing advances in the last 30 years have allowed automated calculation of fractal dimensions, fractals have been established as ubiquitous signatures of urban form and socioeconomic function. Yet, applications of fractal concepts in urban p...
The Gauss–Bonnet formula finds applications in various fundamental fields. Global or local analysis on the basis of this formula is possible only in integral form since the Gauss–Bonnet formula depends on the choice of a simple region of...
Purchasing power parity (PPP) is vital for determining exchange rates. It has been evaluated in a variety of ways, but the findings have been inconsistent. Traded products have been the focus of much investigation relating to PPP. When it comes to no...
This study aimed to elucidate the similarities and differences between amyloid-forming corpora amylacea (CA) in the prostate and lung, examine the nature of CAs in cystic tumors of the atrioventricular node (CTAVN), and clarify the distinctions betwe...
Parametric instruments are employed broadly across the building industry. The study of applying parametric techniques to sustainable form-based planning, however, remains insufficient. This paper therefore critically assesses parametric techniques fo...
This review comprehensively overviews of theoretical and numerical methods used to assess the sensitivity and uncertainty in the hydrodynamic and hydroelastic behavior of floating offshore structures. The different methodologies associated with basic...
The main goal of this research paper is to investigate contact CR-warped product submanifolds within Sasakian space forms, utilizing a semi-symmetric metric connection. We conduct a comprehensive analysis of these submanifolds and establish several s...
In this paper, we derive closed-form formulas of first-order approximation for down-and-out barrier and floating strike lookback put option prices under a stochastic volatility model using an asymptotic approach. To find the explicit closed-form form...
Does the rise of open access journals change the way researchers collaborate? Specifically, since publishing in open access journals requires a publication fee, does income affect how researchers form international collaborations? To answer this ques...
This study investigates the influence of scattered (irregular) and grid (regular) settlement layouts on local climate and thermal comfort versus rural open areas. Research in Erzurum, Türkiye, utilized 2022 year-round on-site measurements, satel...
The phenological and morphological variation studies among forms of Laggera Sch. Bip. Ex. Benth. and Hook species are limited, despite the medicinal use of the genus. Therefore, this study aimed to document phenology and morphological variation in cu...
Long-term adapted cell wall-deficient (L-forms) bacteria show unique cell shapes and growth patterns compared to wild-type bacteria. However, quantitative analysis to assess the morphological heterogeneity of existing L-forms is limited. In this stud...
We present a comprehensive structural and thermomechanical investigation of N-salicylideneaniline, a Schiff base derivative that exhibits remarkable thermosalient phase transition behavior. By combining variable-temperature X-ray powder diffraction (...
Single point incremental forming (SPIF) has been demonstrated to accomplish current trends and requirements in industry. Recent studies have applied this technology to hole-flanging by performing different forming strategies using one or multiple sta...
The bending stiffness of cables is an important influencing parameter in the analysis of cable structures, and the modeling of cables with bending stiffness has always been a key concern. This paper proposes an accurate beam formulation for planar ca...
The article provides an analysis of several aspects of the corpus of surnames used by Jews who lived after the end of the Middle Ages in the territory that today corresponds to the Republic of Georgia. One section covers historical aspects: the earli...
Paracetamol (PCM) has two well-documented polymorphic forms at room temperature; monoclinic Form I is more stable than the other orthorhombic Form II. Form II exhibits improved tabletting properties compared to Form I due to low shearing forces; howe...
Using the analytical tool Rbrul, this study explores the object expression variations in the speech of twenty CSL (Chinese as a Second Language) learners whose first languages (L1) were English, Russian, Korean, and Japanese, and compares them to nat...
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