Tensairity

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Tensairity is a foundational structure using inflated airbeams and attached stiffeners or cables that gains mechanical advantages for low mass. Pneumatic structures using tensairty are solving problems. [1] [2] The structure modality has been particularly developed by Mauro Pedretti.

[edit] Known applications

Bridge, band stand [3], aircraft wing construction [4]

[edit] See also

A related structure modality is tensegrity.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Airlight uses tensairity
  2. ^ Tensairity
  3. ^ Band stand
  4. ^ An inflatable wing using the principle of Tensairity