Question: The below tensegrity structure contained 3 ropes ( R 1 , R 2 and R 3 ) and 2 concrete members ( ABCD and EFGH

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.
The below tensegrity structure contained 3 ropes

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