Tensegrity And Integrity Essay

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Annotated Bibliography My topic is the study of tensegrity, which is a combination of the words “tension” and “integrity.” It means that the integrity of a structure is derived from the balance of members in tension, rather than compression. Askeland, Donald R., and Wendelin J. Wright. Science and Engineering of Materials.Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, 2016. Print. This is the textbook for my materials science and engineering class. It contains information about the behaviors and properties of materials such as metals and polymers. This source will prove useful because in the field of tensegrity, the type of material used to make a structure is very important. In the field of engineering/tensegrity, this source is considered as a reference …show more content…

"Tensegrity, Weaving and the Binary World." Kenneth Snelson. Web. 10 Oct. 2015. . This is the personal website of artist Kenneth Snelson. Snelson is known for his sculptures that utilize tensegrity. This website contains his biography, pictures of his art, Q&A, and much more. This source’s role in the discipline of tensegrity is as a general-audience blog/website. It contains many things related to tensegrity, however, it lacks a mathematical and engineering approach because it is more art-focused. I can contribute to this work with a project I am currently involved in. I am working with a local artist who is interested in tensegrity, and I am helping him with the engineering side of …show more content…

"Tensegrity Structures and Their Application to Architecture." Tensegridad. Web. 10 Oct. 2015. . Tensegrity is a versatile field that can apply to subjects such as biology & engineering. This is a case study on an important field of tensegrity, which is architecture. This is a great source because it elaborates on different types of structures that utilize tensegrity. As this case study is focused on a single aspect, I don’t see anything that is missing. I don’t know if I am able to contribute to this type of work because this type of work is currently beyond my scope. Hutson, Michael, and Richard Ellis. "Tensegrity: The New Biomechanics."Tensegrity: The New Biomechanics. Oxford University Press, 2006. Web. 11 Oct. 2015. . This is a unique source that focuses on tensegrity in the world of biology. This textbook excerpt observes biomechanics that utilize the principles of tensegrity. This would be considered a reference material because it is from a textbook, and its use is to be informative. This source does not seem to lack anything, as it covers both the biological side and the mathematical side. This work is quite advanced, so there is nothing I can currently

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