A class of morphing shell structures satisfying clamped boundary conditions. (15th March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brunetti, M.; Vincenti, A.; Vidoli, S.
• Is Part Of: International journal of solids and structures. Volume 82(2016)
• Page Start: 47
• Page End: 55
• Publication Date: 2016-03-15
• Subjects: Morphing structures -- Multistability -- Shallow shells -- Reduced models -- Clamped bistable shells; Mechanics, Applied -- Periodicals; Structural analysis (Engineering) -- Periodicals; Elastic solids -- Periodicals; Mécanique appliquée -- Périodiques; Constructions, Théorie des -- Périodiques; Solides élastiques -- Périodiques; Elastic solids; Mechanics, Applied; Structural analysis (Engineering); Periodicals; 624.18
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2015.12.017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7683

Abstract

Abstract: Many examples of multi-stable shell structures have been recently proposed with the underlying hypothesis of the shell being completely free on its boundary. We describe a class of shallow shells which are bistable after one of their sides is completely clamped. This result, which has relevant technological implications, is achieved by a suitable design of the initial, stress-free, shape.