Nonlinear dynamic modeling of bistable variable stiffness composite laminates
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 …
have been the focus of recent research, with a particular emphasis on shape morphing …
A Review of the Dynamic Behavior of Thermally Induced Bistable Configurations of Unsymmetrical Composite Laminates and their Applications
Multistable structures are extensively researched due to their adaptability across various
operational conditions. A basic class of these multistable structures can be bistable …
operational conditions. A basic class of these multistable structures can be bistable …
Morphing of bistable variable stiffness composites using distributed MFC actuators
The use of piezoelectrically controlled bistable composite laminates for morphing
applications has received increased attention in recent years. So far, most existing …
applications has received increased attention in recent years. So far, most existing …
A seven-parameter high-order finite element model for multi-stable analysis of variable stiffness laminated shells
Variable angle fiber composites provide large design space for multi-stable structures.
However, they require reliable numerical models to accurately predict their mechanical …
However, they require reliable numerical models to accurately predict their mechanical …
Design of mechanical metamaterial for energy absorption using a beam with a variable cross-section
In this study, the energy-dissipating characteristic of a cell of a mechanical metamaterial is
developed based on a beam with a variable cross-section. An optimization model is …
developed based on a beam with a variable cross-section. An optimization model is …
Investigations on the multistability of series-connected unsymmetric laminates
Multistable composite shells have received great attention in shape-changing morphing
applications due to their ability to attain more than one stable shape when cooled down from …
applications due to their ability to attain more than one stable shape when cooled down from …
Intrawell and interwell oscillations for bi-stable cross-ply laminates actuated by MFC under oscillating impulse voltages
YX Hao, CP Bai, W Zhang, LT Liu, SW Yang - International Journal of Non …, 2022 - Elsevier
The snap-through is a typical geometric nonlinear problem for the bi-stable laminate
structures. Using the Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) actuators to actuate the snap-through …
structures. Using the Macro Fiber Composite (MFC) actuators to actuate the snap-through …
Investigations on the dynamic snap-through of MFC bonded self-resetting bistable laminates
Unsymmetric composite laminates having two stable equilibrium configurations have been
studied extensively in the recent past due to their potential applications in morphing …
studied extensively in the recent past due to their potential applications in morphing …
The dynamic regimes of the unsymmetric bistable laminate
T Dong, W Zhang, M Dong - Mechanics of Advanced Materials and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
A dynamic model built theoretically and simulated numerically for an unsymmetric bistable
laminate is elucidated, elaborating the dynamic regimes. Peak-to-peak amplitude diagrams …
laminate is elucidated, elaborating the dynamic regimes. Peak-to-peak amplitude diagrams …
Tailoring bistability in unsymmetrical laminates using an additional composite strip
Unsymmetric laminates exhibiting two stable equilibrium shapes due to the induced thermal
residual stresses have been extensively explored in recent years. The potential energy wells …
residual stresses have been extensively explored in recent years. The potential energy wells …