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| A "close up" view of the section of Terminal 2E that collapsed (Photo: Bertier/Ministry of Transport) |
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| Cross section of the part of Terminal 2E before collapse |
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| Schematic of the same cross section after collapse |
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| Deformed finite element computer model of the section of Terminal 2E that collapsed, showing the structural stesses and deformations. |
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| Various deployable gred structures |
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| Grid linkages for flat and curved structures |
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| Various geometries of deployable grid structures |
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| Deployable grid structure of Pinero |
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| Collapsible self-supporting grid structure |
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| Various deployable grid domes |
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| James S. McDonnell Planetarium, St. Louis, Missouri |
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| Doubly curved thin-walled structures with folded facet construction |
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| Selected architectural shells by architect Heinz Isler |
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| Vibration modes of 4 of the shells (2,3,5,8) shown in the previous image |
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