Bistable morphing composite structures: A review
Bistable structures, a class of highly geometrically nonlinear morphing structures, have two
stable configurations that remain in their respective equilibrium positions without the …
stable configurations that remain in their respective equilibrium positions without the …
Happy catastrophe: recent progress in analysis and exploitation of elastic instability
AR Champneys, TJ Dodwell, RMJ Groh… - Frontiers in Applied …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
A synthesis of recent progress is presented on a topic that lies at the heart of both structural
engineering and non-linear science. The emphasis is on thin elastic structures that lose …
engineering and non-linear science. The emphasis is on thin elastic structures that lose …
Postbuckling optimisation of a variable angle tow composite wingbox using a multi-modal Koiter approach
The stiffness-tailoring capability of Variable Angle Tow (VAT) laminates gives enhanced
freedom to design thin-walled structures. One key advantage of tow steering is the ability to …
freedom to design thin-walled structures. One key advantage of tow steering is the ability to …
Finding transition state and minimum energy path of bistable elastic continua through energy landscape explorations
Mechanical bistable structures have two stable equilibria and can transit between them
under external stimuli. Due to their unique behaviors such as snap-through and substantial …
under external stimuli. Due to their unique behaviors such as snap-through and substantial …
[HTML][HTML] An isogeometric framework for the optimal design of variable stiffness shells undergoing large deformations
The optimal design of the postbuckling response of variable angle tow composite structures
is an important consideration for future lightweight, high-performing structures. Based on this …
is an important consideration for future lightweight, high-performing structures. Based on this …
A rapid-response soft end effector inspired by the hummingbird beak
Biology is a wellspring of inspiration in engineering design. This paper delves into the
application of elastic instabilities—commonly used in biological systems to facilitate swift …
application of elastic instabilities—commonly used in biological systems to facilitate swift …
On the role of localizations in buckling of axially compressed cylinders
The collapse of axially compressed cylinders by buckling instability is a classic problem in
engineering mechanics. We revisit the problem by considering fully localized post-buckling …
engineering mechanics. We revisit the problem by considering fully localized post-buckling …
Chiral topographic instability in shrinking spheres
Many biological structures exhibit intriguing morphological patterns adapted to
environmental cues, which contribute to their important biological functions and also inspire …
environmental cues, which contribute to their important biological functions and also inspire …
[HTML][HTML] Nonlinear elastic buckling of ultra-thin coilable booms
C Leclerc, S Pellegrino - International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents a study of the elastic buckling behavior of Triangular Rollable And
Collapsible (TRAC) booms under pure bending. An autoclave manufacturing process for …
Collapsible (TRAC) booms under pure bending. An autoclave manufacturing process for …
[HTML][HTML] Exploiting reprogrammable nonlinear structural springs for enhancing the manoeuvrability of a vibro-impact capsule robot
Vibro-impact capsule robots, propelled by rhythmic collisions of an internal mass triggered
by an external magnetic field, are emerging as promising tools for minimally invasive …
by an external magnetic field, are emerging as promising tools for minimally invasive …