The below tensegrity structure contained 3 ropes (R1, R2 and R3) and 2 concrete members (ABCD and EFGH). (a) Draw 2 free body diagram for the components above and below section LMNOPQ. (b) Determine forces in all ropes. (c) Draw bending moment, shear force and axial force diagram for 2 concrete members (ABCD and EFGH). (d) Provide the definitions of tensegrity structure, the advantage of the structure and related reference source.
