Abstract
The present paper considers multibody system (MBS) analysis of kinetic structures using the software package ADAMS. Deployable, foldable, expandable and reconfigurable kinetic structures can provide a change in the geometric morphology of the envelope by contributing to making it adaptable to e.g. changing external climate factors, in order to improve the indoor climate performance of the building. The derivation of equations of motion for such spatial mechanical systems is a challenging issue in scientific community. However, with new symbolic tools one can automatically derive equations in so-called multibody system (MBS) formalism. The present paper considers MBS modeling of kinetic architectural structures using the software packages ADAMS. As a result, it is found that symbolic MBS simulation tools facilitate a useful evaluation environment for MBS users during a design phase of responsive kinetic structures.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of International Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) : IASS 50th Anniversary : Evolutions and Trends in Design, Analysis and Construction of Shell and Spatial Structures : Valencia, Spain, 28 September - 2 October 2009 |
Editors | Alberto Domingo, Carlos Lazaro |
Number of pages | 10 |
Publisher | The International Association for Shell and Spacial Structures |
Publication date | 2009 |
Pages | 2318-2327 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9788483634615 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | International Association for Shell and Spatial StructuresSymposium - Valencia, Spain Duration: 28 Sept 2009 → 2 Oct 2009 Conference number: 50 http://www.iassvalencia2009.com/ |
Conference
Conference | International Association for Shell and Spatial StructuresSymposium |
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Number | 50 |
Country/Territory | Spain |
City | Valencia |
Period | 28/09/2009 → 02/10/2009 |
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Keywords
- Kinetic Architecture
- Deployable Structures
- Tensegrity
- Redundancy
- Robustness