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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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