Print Email Facebook Twitter Form-finding of shell structures generated from physical models Title Form-finding of shell structures generated from physical models Author Li, Q. (TU Delft Structural Design & Mechanics; Harbin Institute of Technology) Su, Y. (Harbin Institute of Technology) Wu, Y. (Harbin Institute of Technology) Borgart, A. (TU Delft Structural Design & Mechanics) Rots, J.G. (TU Delft Structural Design & Mechanics) Date 2017 Abstract Vector form intrinsic finite element is a recently developed and promising numerical method for the analysis of complicated structural behavior. Taking the cable-link element as example, the framework of the vector form intrinsic finite element is explained first. Based on this, a constant strain triangle element is introduced, and relevant required equations are deduced. Subsequently, the vector form intrinsic finite element is successfully applied to carry out form-finding of shells generated from physical models, such as hanging models, tension models, and pneumatic models. In addition, the resulting geometries are analyzed with finite element method, thus demonstrating that a dominant membrane stress distribution arises when the shell is subjected to gravitational loading. Subject form-findingphysical modelsshell structuresstructural analysisvector form intrinsic finite element To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f3cd1f7b-aeda-4c36-8d35-dfe8fb5fad60 DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/0266351117696577 ISSN 0266-3511 Source International Journal of Space Structures, 32 (1), 11-33 Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type journal article Rights © 2017 Q. Li, Y. Su, Y. Wu, A. Borgart, J.G. Rots Files PDF 0266351117696577.pdf 3.73 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:f3cd1f7b-aeda-4c36-8d35-dfe8fb5fad60/datastream/OBJ/view