Bistable mechanical systems having two local minima of potential energy can rest in either
of the two stable equilibrium states in the absence of external loadings. A snap‐through …

Bistable composite laminates have received a considerable attention due to their fabulous
behavior and potential for morphing and energy harvesting. A bistable or multistable …

Morphing, understood as the ability to undergo pronounced shape adaptations to optimally
respond to a diversity of operational conditions, has been singled out as a future direction in …

With the proliferation of flexible displays and the advances in smart materials, it is now
possible to create interactive devices that are not only flexible but can reconfigure into any …

The nonlinear vibrations and dynamic snap-through behaviors are studied for a four-corner
simply supported bistable asymmetric laminated composite square shell under the …

Bistable laminates have attracted considerable interest among researchers as prospective
candidates for delivering exceptional performance within the domain of morphing structures …

The continuous drive for increased fuel efficiency and sustained innovation in the
automobile industry requires the adoption of radically new technological advances. Road …

This review is concerned with mechanics of continuous fiber composites. The earliest and
most important advancements in the field are emphasized. No doubt the coverage is limited …

The bistable deployable composite boom (Bi-DCB) can achieve bistable function by storing
and releasing strain energy, which has a good application prospect in space field. For …

A great problem for modern science and modern techniques is the receiving, transformation,
and storage of energy obtained from the environment and generated by working …