Reciprocal constructions using conic sections & Poncelet duality

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• Marina Konstantatou - Structures Group
• Friday 14 October 2016, 15:30-16:00
• Cambridge University Engineering Department, LR6.

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Graphic Statics offers a geometrical framework for the design & analysis of structural systems with reciprocity between the ‘form’ and ‘force’ diagrams being a fundamental notion. In this presentation we provide a detailed illustration and explanation of Maxwell’s reciprocal construction for 2-dimensional trusses through a 3-dimensional paraboloid of revolution. Even though Maxwell briefly mentions this method there is no record of the detailed construction. The main focus of this research is placed on the synthesis of Poncelet duality in projective geometry and of reciprocity in graphic statics resulting in the definition of a generalised dual statement for the construction of reciprocal diagrams (Maxwell 2D & Rankine 3D). This is based on the construction of their higher dimensional polyhedral Airy stress functions, using conic sections. We generalise the construction for other conics, such as the sphere and ellipsoid, and we extend the definition for 3-dimensional trusses and corresponding higher-dimensional conic sections.

This talk is part of the Engineering Department Structures Research Seminars series.

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