Tensegrity Workshop

Event Introduction

"The word 'tensegrity' is an invention: a contraction of 'tensionaln integrity.' Tensegrity describes a structural-relationship principle in which structural shape is guaranteed by the finitely closed, comprehensively continuous, tensional behaviour of the system and not by the discontinuous and exclusively local compression member behaviours. Tensegrity provides the ability to yield increasingly without ultimately breaking or coming asunder".

Tensegrity structures consist of strings (in tension) and bars (in compression).Tensegrity structures are built of bars and strings attached to the ends of the bars. The bars can resist compressive force and the strings cannot. Most bar–string configurations which one might conceive are not in equilibrium, and if actually constructed will collapse to a different shape. Only bar–string configurations in a stable equilibrium will be called tensegrity structures.

Event Format

The workshop comprises of a Lecture by Professor G K Ananthasuresh .He would give an introduction to the topic as well as a demonstration of building a tensegrity structure. This would be followed by a hands on experience for the participants where they will be provided with required materials and made to build their own model with guidance given by the professor.

About the Lecturer:

Professor G K Anathasuresh is currently an Associate Professor in Mechanical Department, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore.He completed his Ph.D in 1994 from The University of Michigan, AnnArbor, USA, 1994. He did his Post-Doc in Microsystems Technology Laboratory at M.I.T., Cambridge, MA, and USA in 1995-96. He Has been a visiting professor at University of Cambridge UK, on Mechanics,Materials, and Design.

Registrations:

Registrations are limited. Register as early as possible on the website.

Contact details:

• Prateek Goyal : +91-9900406065
• You can email your queries to tensegrity@engineer.org.in