Analysis of Adaptive Light-Weight Structures

Currently, modern efficient load bearing structures are developed. Tensegrity structures and cable domes belong to the ultra-light-weight systems of the future. They are generated on the base of a synergy of compressed bars and tensioned cables. They are stabilized by their state of the stress. The important property of tensegrity systems and cable domes is the ability to control their behaviour through the introduction of active compressed or tensioned members. Models of the adaptive tensegrity structure and cable dome and results of their testing are presented and discussed.