Form finding and fabric analysis

 

 

Form finding

 

Dynamic relaxation method with the following options

 

• Soap film for fabric structures

• Force density for cable net structures

• Applied force for pure compression or tension structures

• Geodesic, Bar and Free spacer elements

• Spacer forces from form finding saved as prestress forces for static analysis

 

Fabric analysis

 

• Non-linear analysis of foils and fabrics

• Zero thickness elements with optional tension only capacity

• Combine fabric elements with structural cables and members