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Ovchinnikov I.I., Ovchinnikov I.G., Bureev A.K. [Application of a tensegrity principle for creating bridge structures. Part 2. The «tensegrity» system overview] Russian Journal of Transport Engineering, 2017, Vol. 4, No. 3. Available at: https://t-s.today/PDF/01TS317.pdf (in Russian). DOI: 10.15862/01TS317

Application of a tensegrity principle for creating bridge structures. Part 2. The «tensegrity» system overview

Ovchinnikov Ilya Igorevich
Yuri Gagarin state technical university of Saratov, Russia, Saratov
Moscow state automobile & road technical university
Sochi branch, Russia, Sochi
E-mail: bridgeart@mail.ru

Ovchinnikov Igor Georgievich
National research nuclear university Moscow engineering physics institute
Balakovo institute of engineering and technology (branch), Russia, Balakovo
Yuri Gagarin state technical university of Saratov, Russia, Saratov
Perm national research polytechnic university, Russia, Perm
E-mail: bridgesar@mail.ru

Bureev Artem Konstantinovich
Yuri Gagarin state technical university of Saratov, Russia, Saratov
E-mail: artem.saratov2015@mail.ru

Abstract. In their paper, the authors consider the mathematical adjectives of the tensegrity system models – self-stressed structures consisting of elements operating under conditions of either pure compression (struts) or pure tension (ropes). The problems of determining the appropriate geometric configuration of tensegrity structures providing the least efforts in elements, as well as questions of the dynamic behavior of tensegrity systems are briefly considered. Further, the work presents examples of the existing bridge structures created using the tensegrity systems. In particular, the following structures are considered: the Kurilp bridge in Brisbane (Australia), the mast bridge in Purmerende (Netherlands), the bicycle – pedestrian bridge in Almere (Netherlands), the Queen Victoria Bridge in London docks and the Sterling pedestrian bridge (Scotland). In the final part of the work, the following tensegrity – bridge projects are considered: the pedestrian bridge of tensegrity type, developed by the research team of the Rome University; the pedestrian bridge consisting of the four modules of tensegrity systems, developed by the research team of the Federal Technical Institute in Lausanne (Switzerland); the project of pedestrian crossing between buildings made from simplex-modules; the project of a bamboo bridge of tensegrity type, made of bamboo and steel and capable of withstanding a load exceeding its own weight by a factor of 60, and the project of a pedestrian suspension bridge of tensegrity type through the river Sesia (Italy).
Keywords: self-stressed systems; tensegrity; compressed-tensioned systems; architecture of tensegrity systems; tensegrity modules; mathematical adjectives of tensegrity modules; pedestrian tensegrity-bridges

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