Computational modelling of the transformation of bistable scissor structures with geometrical imperfections Vrije Universiteit Brussel
In many applications structures need to be easily moveable, or assembled at high speed on unprepared sites. For this purpose, preassembled deployable structures, which consist of beam elements connected by hinges, are highly effective. Intended geometric incompatibilities between the members are introduced for instantaneous structural stability after deployment. In such bistable scissor structures, these incompatibilities result in the bending ...