This thesis focuses on the results and insights derived from adapting and analysing the internal forces and deformations of wide-spanned, lightweight roof structures. The first and second sections consist of an interdisciplinary depiction of state-of-the-art adaptation techniques with a detailed description of the interesting smart materials increasingly employed in adaptronics. In an effort to systemize the roof structures, the next section expounds the principles of structural optimization and lightweight engineering. The thesis then proceeds to develop a design analysis method for adapting roof structures using structural elements of variable length, with whose help it is possible to achieve optimum system deformations and internal forces. This is followed by a discussion on selected aspects of adaptive roof structures with special emphasis on the adaptation work involved. The final section takes a look at the conclusions and associated prospects.
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This thesis focuses on the results and insights derived from adapting and analysing the internal forces and deformations of wide-spanned, lightweight roof structures. The first and second sections consist of an interdisciplinary depiction of state-of-the-art adaptation techniques with a detailed description of the interesting smart materials increasingly employed in adaptronics. In an effort to systemize the roof structures, the next section expounds the principles of structural optimization and...
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