Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are materials that experience large deformations in response to
electric excitation. In this work, we introduce and investigate a DE-based bi-layer tubular …

We present a computational framework to obtain nonlinearly elastic constitutive relations of
special Cosserat rods with surface energy. The framework allows the rod's cross-section to …

The fundamental twist motion in tubes is commonly generated by torque. However, twist can
also be indirectly induced by mechanical loadings (inflation/extension), growth and …

We present a computational framework to obtain nonlinearly elastic constitutive relations of
one-dimensional continua modeled as special Cosserat rods. The kinematics of the recently …

The liquid crystal mesogens in a nematic elastomer film under simple uniaxial tension may
reorientate and in turn lead to shear of the film. This shear effect under simple loading has …

The potential application field of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) is immense,
due to their remarkable mechanical and electrical properties. However, their mechanical …

An analytical formulation is presented to study uniform extension–torsion behavior of helical
birods. The uniformity in extension and compression reduces the set of governing nonlinear …

Tubular and rod-like structures in nature can experience twist due to non-torque loadings
such as inflation and extension. Interestingly, the twist can change its direction and even …

In this paper, the theory of nonlinear electroelasticity is used to examine deformations of a
dielectric elastomer tube, reinforced by two families of helical fibers with different angles …

We present a thin tube formulation for coupled extension–torsion–inflation deformation in
helically reinforced pressurized circular tubes. Both compressible and incompressible tubes …