Nonlinear Geometric Effects in Mechanical Bistable Morphing Structures
Nonlinear Geometric Effects in Mechanical Bistable Morphing Structures
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机械双稳态变形结构中的非线性几何效应
DOI:
10.1103/physrevlett.109.114302
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发表时间:
2012-09-14
影响因子:
8.6
通讯作者:
Haataja, Mikko P.
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作者:
Chen, Zi;Guo, Qiaohang;Haataja, Mikko P.
Bistable structures associated with nonlinear deformation behavior, exemplified by the Venus flytrap and slap bracelet, can switch between different functional shapes upon actuation. Despite numerous efforts in modeling such large deformation behavior of shells, the roles of mechanical and nonlinear geometric effects on bistability remain elusive. We demonstrate, through both theoretical analysis and tabletop experiments, that two dimensionless parameters control bistability. Our work classifies the conditions for bistability, and extends the large deformation theory of plates and shells.