Browsing by Subject "structures"
Now showing items 1-4 of 4
-
(2017-12-11)Tensegrity structures have been used in the field of engineering and architecture over the last half century to build static load-bearing structures. These structures are built out of a network of rigid bars and elastic ...
-
In this research study, various control strategies for the hazard mitigation of coupled buildings during earthquakes are investigated, specifically the optimization of actuator location for a resettable spring semi-active ...
-
(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)This study is concerned with the development of simple and accurate alternative finite element models to displacement finite element models for geometrically nonlinear bending analysis of beams and plates. First, a unified ...
-
(2011-10-21)Morphing air vehicles enable more efficient and capable multi-role aircraft by adapting their shape to reach an ideal configuration in an ever-changing environment. Morphing capability is envisioned to have a profound ...