Bistable structures for morphing applications using anisotropic shells

An investigation into the thermally-induced bistability of composite plates and shells is presented. The principal aim is to provide novel capabilities for analytical modelling and optimum design for potential morphing applications. One possible mechanism for obtaining bistability is by tailoring th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pirrera, Alberto
Other Authors: Weaver, Paul M.
Published: University of Bristol 2011
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.544386