Nonlinear geometric effects in mechanical bistable morphing structures
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Publication:6233835
DOI10.1103/PHYSREVLETT.109.114302arXiv1206.4739WikidataQ51318882 ScholiaQ51318882MaRDI QIDQ6233835FDOQ6233835
Authors: Zi Chen, Qiaohang Guo, Carmel Majidi, Wenzhe Chen, D. J. Srolovitz, Mikko P. Haataja 
Publication date: 20 June 2012
Abstract: Bistable structures associated with non-linear 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 table-top experiments, that two dimensionless parameters control bistability. Our work classifies the conditions for bistability, and extends the large deformation theory of plates and shells.
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