Network and vector forms of tensegrity system dynamics Academic Article

abstract

• We write the equations of motion in vector form for any class k tensegrity system dynamics. The network approach yields a connectivity matrix and nodal matrix, providing the dynamics of any network of bars, pipes and cables. The class 1 (bars do not connect) dynamics are described together with a constraint added to allow bar to bar connections. Damping and gravity forces as well as base movement can be handled in a unified framework. The constraint force is eliminated to yield a compact set of vector equations. 2014 Elsevier Ltd.

authors

• Skelton, Robert

published proceedings

• Mechanics Research Communications

author list (cited authors)

• Nagase, K., & Skelton, R. E.

citation count

• 22

complete list of authors

• Nagase, K||Skelton, RE

publication date

• July 2014

publisher

• Elsevier  Publisher

published in

• Mechanics Research Communications  Journal

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

• 10.1016/j.mechrescom.2014.03.007

start page

• 14

end page

• 25

volume

• 59

URL

• http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechrescom.2014.03.007