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René Motro |
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The word tensegrity results from the contraction of'tensional'and'integrity', a word created by Richard Buckminster Fuller. He went on to describe tensegrity structures as'islands of compression in an ocean of tension', and René Motro has developed a comprehensive definition which is'systems in a stable self equilibriated system comprising a discontinuous set of compressed components inside a continuum of tensioned components'. This publication represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design.• Represents the life work of a leading exponent of a revolutionary and exciting method of structural design• Applicable to architecture as an established structural system, can also be applied to other fields• Design professionals will be able to design better structures. Interested non-professionals will experience the great pleasure of being able to say'I understand why the Hisshorn tower stands up' |
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