Bistable structures, a class of highly geometrically nonlinear morphing structures, have two
stable configurations that remain in their respective equilibrium positions without the …

Recent years have seen a research revival in structural stability analysis. This renewed
interest stems from a paradigm shift regarding the role of buckling instabilities in engineering …

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

This paper investigates the problems of modeling and control of the morphing aircraft.
Henceforth, a nonlinear dynamic model of a wing-sweep morphing aircraft is first …

The aim of this paper is to study the bistable characteristics of unsymmetric cross-ply
composite laminates induced by thermal stress during the curing process when considering …

Natural creatures morph their soft skins to adapt to the surrounding environments. Such
unique morphing could be of great utility when creating bio-inspired soft robots. Here, we …

Polymer nanocomposites exhibiting remarkable mechanical properties are a focus of
research for decades in structural applications. However, their practical application faces …

The room-temperature equilibrium stable states of cured unsymmetric composite laminates
have been the focus of recent research, with a particular emphasis on shape morphing …

Abstract Variable Angle Tow (VAT) composites always exhibit in-plane variable stiffness
property, which provides the designer with an extended freedom in stiffness tailoring to …

Multistable structures are known for their high adaptability and are thereby used in various
applications in the fields of aerospace, biomedical, and in packaging industries. In this …