A complete structure is composed of different components connected by various
links/connections that plays extremely important role in maintaining the integrity of the …

The snap fit is a commonly used jointing/connection mechanism because it is simple and
reusable, and its easy installation and difficult removal are the result of the coordinated …

In this study, we investigate the morphology and mechanics of a naturally curved elastic arch
loaded at its center and frictionally supported at both ends on a flat, rigid substrate. Through …

Knitted fabrics are metamaterials with remarkable mechanical properties, such as extreme
deformability and multiple history-dependent rest shapes. This letter shows that those …

A wide range of disordered materials, from biological to geological assemblies, feature
discrete elements undergoing large shape changes. How significant geometrical variations …

What is the common feature between Final Fantasy: the Spirits Within (2001), Moana (2016),
and Avatar, the Way of Water (2022)? These three computer-animated movies, though made …