Tensegrity Structure

What is the vital part of most structures that utilize the tensegrity concept?

• Base

• Suspension

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Why tensegrity concept is considered impractical in normal structure construction? (Choose 2 answers)

• Difficult to build

• Not much research has been done

• Can be very expensive

• Little public knowledge of such concept

Aside from engineering, this concept is also used in...

• arts

• biology

• both of the above

Which one in these pictures is not tensegrity structure

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How does tensegrity structure work?

• Gains strength from size

• Gains strength from design

• Gains strength from the chords under tension

• Gains strength from the area of the design

Where is tensegrity used?

• Roofs of the stadium

• House

• Buildings

• School

Where did the word tensegrity come from?

• From its unique structure

• From the words “Tensional integrity”

• From how it works

When is tensegrity structure invented?

• 1929

• 1940

• 1949

• 1955

Which of the following picture is categorized as a tensegrity structure?

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The benefits of applying tensegrity as a structural system offer many advantages including ………….

I. Improved fire resistance.

II. Stabilization of the structure through tension

III. Safety and security

IV. Easily Tunable

• I and II

• II and III

• II and IV

• All above