5. Glossary

Self-stressing

Self-tensioning characterizes the mechanical state of a system with initial constructional stresses, independently of any external actions.

Second order computation

Calculation in which static equilibrium is sought in the geometric state deformed under the applied actions.

Membrane state

This condition corresponds to a simple compressive load on a thin web.

Tensegrity state

Tensegrity is a state of stable self-equilibrium of a system comprising a set of compressed components within a continuum of tensioned components.

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