<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In the case of light structures membrane type the form is confused with the structure and vice versa. Thus the analysis process, non-linear type, the one for form finding is also a means of optimizing these structures. To respect the natural principle of minimum it is advisable that the structure’s shape is similar to the minimum surface area. The numerical problem solving is based on using finite elements with constant strain of soap film. Based on these considerations, the paper presents aspects of determining the shape of the membrane structure using finite elements of soap film.</p></abstract>

In the case of light structures membrane type the form is confused with the structure and vice versa. Thus the analysis process, non-linear type, the one for form finding is also a means of optimizing these structures. To respect the natural principle of minimum it is advisable that the structure’s shape is similar to the minimum surface area. The numerical problem solving is based on using finite elements with constant strain of soap film. Based on these considerations, the paper presents aspects of determining the shape of the membrane structure using finite elements of soap film.

The Shape-Structure Relation For The Light Construction Membrane Type

Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Mechanics of Structures Department, Romania

University of Oradea, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Cadastre and Architecture, Civil Engineering Department, Romania

Journal of Applied Engineering Sciences

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In the case of light structures membrane type the form is confused with the structure and vice versa. Thus the analysis process, non-linear type, the one for...

The Shape-Structure Relation For The Light Construction Membrane Type

Published Online: Dec 30, 2015

Page range: 43 - 50

Received: Sep 04, 2015

Accepted: Oct 01, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jaes-2015-0020

Keywords
membrane, light structures, structure’s shape, finite elements, soap film

© 2015 L. Kopenetz et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

The Shape-Structure Relation For The Light Construction Membrane Type

Published Online: Dec 30, 2015

Page range: 43 - 50

Received: Sep 04, 2015

Accepted: Oct 01, 2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/jaes-2015-0020

Keywordsmembrane, light structures, structure’s shape, finite elements, soap film

© 2015 L. Kopenetz et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
membrane, light structures, structure’s shape, finite elements, soap film