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Tensegrity. Structural Systems for the Future
Elsevier Science and Technology, June 2003, Pages: 280
The word tensegrity results from the contraction of 'tensional' and 'integrity', a word created by Richard Buckminster Fuller. He went on to describe tensegrity structures as 'islands of compression in an ocean of tension', and Ren? Motro has developed a comprehensive definition which is 'systems in a stable self equilibriated system comprising a discontinuous set of compressed components inside a continuum of tensioned components'.
This publication represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design.
- Represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design
- Applicable to architecture as an established structural system, can also be applied to other fields
- Design professionals will be able to design better structures. Interested non-professionals will experience the great pleasure of being able to say 'I understand why the Hisshorn tower stands up'
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