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In this chapter, we will discuss in detail some simple tensegrity structures. In the context of tensegrity structures, various mathematical tools are illustrated clearly which can be applied for tensegrity form-finding. Some of the tensegrity structures are simple enough so that the member lengths can be expressed in algebraic formulas. With the help of a computer, the numerical calculation codes are provided to experimentation the formulations. These native methods deal clearly with distances and angular measurements related to the algebra and trigonometry problems.
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Gan, B.S. (2020). Form-Finding of a Tensegrity. In: Computational Modeling of Tensegrity Structures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-17836-9_4
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