Form-Finding of Thomsen Surface Using Nonlinear Analysis Method

Abstract

Tensioned fabric structure is the structure composed fabric surface as main material in tensioned fabric structure. Tensioned fabric structure with different surface form could be realized. Their variations as possible choice form of minimal surface for tensioned fabric structure have been studied. In this analysis, the form of Thomsen Surface has been used in this study. This study is to carry out form-finding computational analysis of Thomsen Surface for u=v=0.4 and u=v=1.0. The computational form-finding analysis used in this study is nonlinear analysis method. The surface of Thomsen Surface with variable u=v=0.4 and u=v=1.0 obtained in this study will provide an alternative shapes for designers to be considered for adoption in tensionel fabric structures.