8. Glossary
Tensegrity; Tenségrité
A system in a stable state of equilibrium comprising a discontinuous set of elements in compression within a continuous set of elements in tension.
Tensegrity mechanism
Tensegrity-based system in which at least one of the elements is operated to modify the system's configuration and/or properties.
State of self-stress
State of a system when it is in equilibrium in the absence of external stresses, solely under the action of the internal forces of its elements. Internal forces compatible with this state are called "prestressing" forces.
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