Large and reversible shape changes as a strategy for structural adaptation
Author(s): |
Arka Prabhata Reksowardojo
Gennaro Senatore Ian Smith |
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Medium: | conference paper |
Language(s): | English |
Conference: | Interfaces: Architecture, Engineering, Science, Annual Meeting of the International Association of Shell & Spatial Structures (IASS), Hamburg, 25-27 September 2017 |
Published in: | Interfaces: Architecture . Engineering . Science |
Year: | 2017 |
Abstract: | The study explores the effects of large shape change achieved via actuation to minimize the effect of external loads. Results show that with large shape changes considered, material mass reduction is achieved with respect to optimised active and passive structures. |