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Thermal design optimization method of mesh reflector antennas considering the interaction between cable net and flexible truss
Mesh antennas in orbit are periodically affected by solar radiation, earth reflection and space low temperature environment, and the temperature...
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One-Way FSI Coupling with Steady-State and Transient CFD Analysis for the Umbrella Form of Tensile Membrane Structure
The structural performance of a Tensile Membrane Surface (TMS) as a lightweight structure is significantly influenced by environmental factors such...
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On the Plane Geometry Design Method of the Loop-free Hyperbolic Single-layer Cable Structures
The plane geometry design of the cable-net structure is the basis for the form-finding and structural design. The loop-free single-layer cable-net...
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Tensile Construction Monitoring and Progressive Collapse Test of Suspen-Dome Structure Based on UAV-Assisted Close-Range Photogrammetry and Multi-Camera Stereo-Digital Image Correlation
BackgroundThe widespread use of large-space structures has led to a subsequent increase in the demand for the inspection and monitoring of...
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Experimental on the Damages of the Cable-Net Structure Under Static Performance
Structural glass facades or cable-net supported glass façade has been widely used as a modern building facade in engineering construction for a...
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Research on Initial Force Determination and Mechanical Behaviors of Crossed Spoke Cable-Truss Structure
As the lateral stiffness of ordinary spoke cable-truss structures is weak, a novel crossed spoke cable-truss structure (CSCTS) is proposed based on...
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Design Procedure and Ultimate Capacity of New Turnbuckle for Measuring Tensile Force
A turnbuckle is a device that is installed between tension wires or rods for the purpose of adjusting the tensile force and length of tension...
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Rail-Structure Interaction Parameters at Ballasted Viaduct in Rohtak-Gohana Elevated Stretch: Instrumentation, Measurements, and Interpretation
This work presents instrumentation and real-time measurements of responses for evaluation of the effects due to nonlinear rail-structure interaction...
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An improved energy method for form-finding of mesh reflectors
Cable net structures in mesh reflectors are flexible structures, and therefore, a form-finding process to obtain the shape and stiffness is...
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Investigation of the Failure Mechanism and PTFE Strength Reduction of Double-Layer Orthogonal Cable-Membrane Connections
This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical properties and PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) coated membrane strength reduction coefficients of the...
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Analysis of Full-Scale Plate-Based Tensegrity Structure Using Dynamic Relaxation
Most current civil structures are designed for a fixed configuration and use materials such as steel and concrete that have high environmental...
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Effect of Pre-qualification Test on Properties of Semi-conductive Shielding of High Voltage XLPE AC Cable
To evaluate the performance stability and reliability of a domestic 220-kV cable shielding material, shielding samples cut from 220-kV high voltage...
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Prestress Tension Measurement Using a Single Electromagnetic Sensor
Elasto-magnetic sensors are widely used to measure the tensile force of cable structures. Generally, the size of current elasto-magnetic sensors is...
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Mechanical Properties Study of Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes Under A Tensile Load
This paper presents a study on the tensile properties of reinforced thermoplastic pipes (RTPs). A mechanical model of RTPs with an arbitrary number...
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Rigid-Membrane Method for Determining Stress Distribution of Membrane Structure Based on Laser Scanner System
The determination of stress distribution is important for the safe use of membrane structures in practical engineering, which is difficult to be...
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Stayed Buckle Cable Recycling for Seismic Upgrading of Super-long-span Concrete Filled Steel Tube Arch Bridges
A seismic upgrading approach for super-large-span upper-deck concrete-filled steel tube arch bridges using the stayed buckle cables (SBCs, which are...
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Tensile Membrane Structures: An Overview
Tensile membrane structures are gaining popularity due to their efficiency, lightweight properties and aesthetic appeal. The focus on more efficient,...
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A Novel Method of Roadway Floor Deformation Control by Deep-Hole Directional Tension Blasting—A Case Study
With the development of underground mining, the deformation of roadway floor has increasingly become a major constraint on the safe and efficient...
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Investigation of Multiple Stable States of Tensegrity Structure
Low weight and ability to withstand large deformations make tensegrity-based structures attractive for a wide range of applications. It has been...
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Multi-loop Nesting Algorithm and Response Analysis of Cable Forces of Long Span Cantilever Cast Arch Bridges during Construction
The existing calculation process of the cantilever cast arch-cable force has a poor fit with the actual process, leading to the lack of good...