A tensioning method for a tensegrity keel includes the steps of: (Step 1) determining target values at an attainment of tensegrity; (Step 2) forming an outline of the integral keel; (Step 3) secondarily tensioning a middle stiffening ring through stretching a hub shaft, thereby attaining a self-equilibrium state; (Step 4) providing telescopic rods between stiffening rings and central trusses so that the stiffening rings and the central trusses are connected together; (Step 5) mounting longitudinal ties; (Step 6) releasing constraints on bisection points and the central trusses and tensioning the integral keel by stretching the telescopic rods, thereby introducing tension to the longitudinal ties; (Step 7) secondarily tensioning lateral stiffening rings by stretching the hub shaft, thereby attaining a self-equilibrium state; and (Step 8) making adjustments using iterative methods so that target values at the attainment of tensegrity will be reached.


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    Title :

    TENSIONING METHOD FOR TENSEGRITY KEEL


    Contributors:
    CHEN WUJUN (author) / ZHANG YIBEI (author) / GAO CHENGJUN (author) / HU JIANHUI (author) / XU JIANDONG (author) / LIU JING (author) / XIANG HAIJUN (author)

    Publication date :

    2023-07-27


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64F GROUND OR AIRCRAFT-CARRIER-DECK INSTALLATIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH AIRCRAFT , Boden- oder Flugzeugträgerdeckeinrichtungen besonders ausgebildet für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit Luftfahrzeugen



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