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SUMMARY:Symmetry\, Group Theory and Applications to Structural Mechanics -
  Professor Alphose Zingoni\, University of Cape Town
DTSTART:20231013T140000Z
DTEND:20231013T150000Z
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CONTACT:Jamie Clarkson
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will outline some of the work carried out at 
 the University of Cape Town on symmetry in structural mechanics\, and expl
 ain how group theory has been applied to simplify computations\, study the
  physical properties of structural systems\, and explore new possibilities
 . These studies have included (i) the static analysis of space frames\, (i
 i) the vibration behaviour of grids\, cable nets\, plates and shells\, (ii
 i) the buckling of space trusses\, rigid frames\, plates and shells\, (iv)
  the development of group-theoretic numerical formulations\, and (v) the i
 nnovative use of group theory in creating novel configurations of space st
 ructures. After outlining basic concepts of symmetry and group theory\, th
 e talk will illustrate the group-theoretic approach by reference to the vi
 bration of a double-layer cable net. Through a numerical example\, the tal
 k will highlight the usefulness of group theory in predicting the behaviou
 r of the structure prior to any detailed calculations\, and in simplifying
  the computation of key structural properties.\n
LOCATION:CivEng Seminar Room (1-33) (Civil Engineering Building)
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