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Tensegrity Bamboo Architecture

Author: Arq. Martin Abdi Mortera Aguilar
Institute: Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (México) Street 4 South 104, Centro
Historico, 72000.http://www.buap.mx/

Tensegrity
" All structures, properly understood, from the solar system to the atom are tensegrity structures " (Fuller ,
1975).
Tensegrity, tensional integrity or floating compression, is a structural principle based on the use of
isolated components in compression inside a net of continuous tension, in such a way that the compressed
members (usually bars or struts) do not touch each other and the prestressed tensioned members (usually
cables or tendons) delineate the system spatially.
(Photo .1)

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The advantages of this architecture are:

• Safe
• Sustainable
• Ephemeral
• Easy and quick assembly.
• Ecological
• Dynamic
• Aseismic
• Lightweight
• Optimal Structural behavior

The following work was done in México at the Autonomous University of Puebla by Arq. Martin Abdi
(2010).
Mount two hours with prefabricated modules. ( Photo 1 )

photo 2
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Icosahedral module by Arq. Martin Abdi (2010). ( Photo 2 , photo 3 )

photo 2

photo 3

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Material gives the impression of floating (Photo 4, photo 5)

photo 4

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Finished structure ( Photo 6) and proposal cover (Photo 7)

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Structure Models held in University of Camaguey Cuba by Arq. Martin Abdi (2011) (Photo 8, photo 9,
photo 10)

photo 8

photo 9 and 10

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Design process by Arq. Martín Abdi:

Step 1 (fig. 1)  :

Fig. 1
Step 2 (fig. 2):

Fig. 2

Step 3 (fig. 3):

Fig. 3

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Step 4 (fig. 4):

Fig. 4

Step 5 (fig. 5):

Fig. 5

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Step 6 (fig. 6):

0.56  cm
 

0.56  cm
1.13  /  2  =  0.56  cm   0.56  cm 0.56  cm
 
 
 

Fig. 6

Step 7(fig. 7):

Fig. 7

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Step 8 (fig. 8):

Fig. 8

Step 9 (fig. 9):

Fig. 9
 

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The union and the structural model by Arq. Martin Abdi (Photo 11, Photo 12)

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Photo 11

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Photo 12
Construction of structural model (Photo 13, figure 10, photo 15, photo16 )
 

 
Photo 13
 

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Photo 14

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Construction of the proposed design by Arq. Martin Abdi (Photo 17, photo 18,
photo 19, photo 20)
 

Photo 17

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  Photo 18

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Photo 19

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Proposals cover by Arq.

Martin Abdi (Figure 11,
12,13,14,15,16,17 and 18 )
 

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

 
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  Fig. 13

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Fig. 15

Fig. 16

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Fig. 17

Fig. 18

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Fig. 19

Fig. 20
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Summaries in models and results

General Considerations:
This summary shows two of the models analyzed by Dr Noel IIraola of Camaguey Cuba with some results from the
stress-strain point of view. In the same way forward in modeling such structures is shown. The models can be
adjusted to the extent that progress in the investigations of geometry and the inherent physical-mechanical
materials the elements of the model property values are adjusted. This calibration process of theoretical models can
be done by comparing with real models built on a reduced scale. This analysis may result in the possibility of using
the theoretical model types spring elements, or tensioning cables.

Type Model 1
Views of the model geometry (fig 21)

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Fig. 21
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Views deformed geometry model Chart axial stresses in the elements. (Fig
 
(Enlarged displacement fig 22) 23.)
   
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
Fig. 22 Fig. 23
 

Displacement values at the nodes (Table 1)

 

Table.1.
 

Stress values in the elements (Table 2).

Table 2.

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Type Model 2
Views of the model geometry (fig 24 )

Fig. 24

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Views deformed geometry model
(Enlarged displacement fig. 25.) Chart axial stresses in the elements
(fig.26.)  

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Tensegrity Bamboo Architecture

It is done with the aim of showing a structure and space ecological, ephemeral, organic, innovative, clear,
easy assembly, easy transportation, Lightweight structure, among other values to be recreational spaces
between other various chores.
 
At present there is real demand for opting for alternative elements in materials and construction systems,
so it is plausible to propose structural systems operating independently, they are inexpensive to mount
and innovative show that structurally. Operate without the need for foundations and elements which are
subject purely tensile and compression are then talking about a tensegrity structure. (Leonardo, 1992)
Fitting a tensegrity structure with bamboo then it is an interesting combination to propose innovative
experimental designs and also with economic and sustainable basis.

 
Bibliographies

Biagio Di Carlo (October 2012) Tensegrity world, Martin Aguilar Abdi Mortera, DC Books Pescara
Italy, pp, 210-212 (3)

Hoyos M., Juan M. (2009). Las estructuras de Tensegrity. Colección punto aparte.pp,11

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