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Axial strain of structural members of a full-scale tensegrity skeleton, constructed in 2017, has been continuously monitored. Its axial force under strong wind, obtained from recorded strain, were compared with its computed value, in order to learn the actual behavior of the structure. Two sets of computed value were prepared, the set used during structural design based on the computational model and additionally calculated set using actual length of members and monitored permanent load. Most of the values agreed well each other but some did not match well. However, relationships between the external force and axial forces corresponded well in general.
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