Membrane structures with half-costa surface in yz-plane

• Published in: Materials Science Forum
• Main Author: Min Y.H.; Afiqah A.M.N.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Trans Tech Publications Ltd 2020
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85087033294&doi=10.4028%2fwww.scientific.net%2fMSF.995.222&partnerID=40&md5=4d3897e143a65ed65d2e5e78f5f984a8

This paper presents the computational form-finding analysis of half-Costa tensioned membrane structure model in YZ-plane with different boundaries. The computational form-finding analysis is carried out based on nonlinear analysis method. The tensioned membrane structure in the form of half-Costa models in YZ-plane with different geometry have been found to converge with least square error of total warp and fill stress deviation. The outcome of this paper can serve as a reference in selecting satisfactory parameters to allow the performance increase of tensioned membrane structure in the form of half-Costa in YZ-plane respected to their boundary condition. These models will be selective forms of tensioned membrane structure for design engineers and architect to ponder on as it is a resource efficient structure hence preventing further damage to the environment. © 2020 Trans Tech Publications Ltd, Switzerland.