Rate-dependent and delayed snap-through behaviors of viscoelastic metamaterials
Snap-through instability can occur after a significant time delay for some viscoelastic
structures under certain loading history; the mechanisms of this phenomenon in viscoelastic …
structures under certain loading history; the mechanisms of this phenomenon in viscoelastic …
Inverse Design of Snap-Actuated Jumping Robots Powered by Mechanics-Aided Machine Learning
Simulating soft robots offers a cost-effective approach to exploring their design and control
strategies. While current models, such as finite element analysis, are effective in capturing …
strategies. While current models, such as finite element analysis, are effective in capturing …
Exploiting dynamic bifurcation in elastic ribbons for mode skipping and selection
In this paper, we systematically study the dynamic snap-through behavior of a pre-deformed
elastic ribbon by combining theoretical analysis, discrete numerical simulations, and …
elastic ribbon by combining theoretical analysis, discrete numerical simulations, and …
A mechanics model of coating-assisted strategy for shape fixation of 3D mesostructures based on buckling-guided assembly
Abstract Buckling-guided three-dimensional (3D) assembly is an attractive manufacturing
method that provides a versatile route to complex 3D mesostructures in a wide range of high …
method that provides a versatile route to complex 3D mesostructures in a wide range of high …
How do imperfections cause asymmetry in elastic snap-through?
A symmetrically-buckled arch whose boundaries are clamped at an angle has two stable
equilibria: an inverted and a natural state. When the distance between the clamps is …
equilibria: an inverted and a natural state. When the distance between the clamps is …