Structural analysis + skeletal mesh

Hello,

First of all, as this is my first post (although it's not the first time I find useful info here), I'd like to thank everybody in this community for all the passion and time you put in this forum. So, thank you :)

Now, let's get straight to the point. I study Architecture and I'm working on a project with a bone-like structure, based on a fabric-cast concrete method developed at the University of Arizona.

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/05/19/ron-culver-joseph-sarafian-fabric-...

By now, I have worked out how to design the joints and connections of my structure which will be of course significantly different, so I I'm fairly sure that the project is consistent and matches the course requierements.

However, I've found trouble building a general model of the structure in Rhino 3D. I've built a wireframe model, placing each and every strut exactly (well... maybe it's not that accurate xD) were it has to be... so, now I have a nice wireframe composed of line segments connecting points. I have to turn it into a a so-called "skeletal mesh" (this is the best known name for it in the forum, isnt't it?). I've heard of some tools such as the Exoskeleton plug-in, but I'd like some advice on the best way to make a skeletal mesh out of line segments.

I would also like to take a further step in the modelling of the structure, which may be too ambitious... please let me know your opinion about it. I know of some GH plug-ins that provide structural analysis, such as Karamba. Could I somehow link the results of the structural analysis to the skeletal mesh algorithm (exoskeleton or whatever), so the stress level of each bar determines its thickness?

To conclude, I would like to say that I know that this task far exceeds my curent knowledge of parametrig design (I'm quite proficient with Rhino, but a noob with GH). A classmate with further knowledge about it will be helping me, but I would really like to have some idea about what should be done. Of course, I don't expect any detailed tailored tutorial from you, as I don't want to abuse your kindness. I'd just like some general advice.

Thank you very much,

Carlos