Preface |
Overview / Part I: |
Introduction / Chapter 1: |
The concept of deployable structures / 1.1: |
Motivation for research / 1.2: |
Potential applications / 1.3: |
Advantages / 1.4: |
Types of deployable structures / 1.5: |
Research centers for deployable structures / 1.6: |
Layout of the book / 1.7: |
Earth-Based Deployable Structures / Chapter 2: |
Classification / 2.1: |
Deployable structures based on pantographs / 2.2: |
Deployable structures based on 2-D panels / 2.3: |
Cable and membrane deployable structures / 2.4: |
Pneumatic deployable structures / 2.5: |
Tensegrity deployable structures / 2.6: |
Retractable roofs / 2.7: |
Other architectural applications / 2.8: |
Deployable Structures for Space Applications / Chapter 3: |
Early designs / 3.1: |
The concept of adaptivity / 3.2: |
Recent designs / 3.3: |
Snap-Through Type Deployable Structures / Part II: |
Introductory Remarks / Chapter 4: |
The concept of snap-through / 4.1: |
Examples of bi-stable structures / 4.2: |
Historical evolution / 4.3: |
Structural behavior / 4.4: |
Geometric Design / Chapter 5: |
The geometric design approach / 5.1: |
Polygonal units for flat structures / 5.2: |
Geometric constraints / 5.2.1: |
Geometric design / 5.2.2: |
Discrete joint dimensions / 5.2.3: |
Geometric constraints for flat unit assemblages / 5.3: |
Polygonal units for curved structures / 5.4: |
Geometric constraints for curved unit assemblages / 5.4.1: |
Polyhedra with polygons of one order i[subscript 1] / 5.5.1: |
Polyhedra with polygons of two orders i[subscript 1] and i[subscript 2] / 5.5.2: |
Polyhedra with polygons of three orders i[subscript 1], i[subscript 2], and i[subscript 3] / 5.5.3: |
Trapezoidal units for flat structures / 5.6: |
Structures with arbitrary geometry / 5.6.1: |
Prismatic units / 5.7.1: |
Pyramidal units / 5.7.1.1: |
Experimental verification / 5.7.2.1: |
Description of experimental program / 5.8.1: |
Small-scale models / 5.8.2: |
Medium-scale models / 5.8.3: |
Hub design / 5.8.4: |
Full-size model / 5.8.5: |
Testing / 5.8.6: |
Suggestions for future experimental work / 5.8.7: |
Concluding remarks on geometric design / 5.9: |
Structural Analysis / Chapter 6: |
Analysis in the deployed configuration / 6.1: |
The finite element approach / 6.2.1: |
Modeling of deployable flat slabs via equivalent continua / 6.2.2: |
Substitution of SLEs by uniform beams / 6.2.2.1: |
Substitution of equivalent grid by equivalent slab / 6.2.2.2: |
Model verification and limitations / 6.2.2.3: |
Analysis during deployment / 6.3: |
Basic considerations for single units / 6.3.1: |
Friction: main mechanism and proposed model / 6.3.2: |
The proposed friction model / 6.3.2.1: |
Exact model for pivotal connection between two bars / 6.3.2.2: |
Exact model for hinged connections between bars and hubs / 6.3.2.3: |
Approximate model for pivotal connection / 6.3.2.4: |
Approximate model for hinged connection / 6.3.2.5: |
Implementation of the proposed model / 6.3.2.6: |
Verification of the proposed numerical model / 6.3.2.7: |
Conclusions on finite element modeling for single deployable units / 6.3.3: |
Deployment results for multi-unit structures / 6.3.4: |
Proposed approximate model for multi-unit structures / 6.3.4.1: |
Analytical prediction of snap-through intensity / 6.3.5: |
Derivation of approximate models for flat units / 6.3.5.1: |
Verification of approximate models for flat units / 6.3.5.2: |
Derivation of approximate model for curved units / 6.3.5.3: |
Verification of approximate models for curved units / 6.3.5.4: |
Concluding remarks / 6.3.5.5: |
Design Methodology / Chapter 7: |
Introductory remarks / 7.1: |
A general design methodology / 7.2: |
A design methodology for flat structures / 7.3: |
Optimization of material and cross-section properties / 7.4: |
Design Examples / Chapter 8: |
Presentation of case studies / 8.1: |
Deployable flat slab / 8.2: |
Deployable semi-circular arch / 8.3: |
Airship cover / 8.4: |
Temporary shelter / 8.5: |
Deployable scaffolding / 8.6: |
References |
World Wide Web Sites of Related Interest |
List of Figures and Figure Credits |
Index |
Preface |
Overview / Part I: |
Introduction / Chapter 1: |