Folded orthotropic tape-springs
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Publication Date
2019Journal Title
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids
ISSN
0022-5096
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
123
Pages
138-148
Type
Article
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Seffen, K., Wang, B., & Guest, S. (2019). Folded orthotropic tape-springs. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 123 138-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2018.09.017
Abstract
We consider the large-displacement, elastic folding of orthotropic tape-springs—thin-walled curved strips made from metal and from a woven laminated composite. Bending of the strips leads to a tight localised
fold with a characteristic radius, connected on both sides to straight parts by doubly-curved transition, or ploy, regions. We calculate the shapes of these consistent features for a range of orthotropic parameters
using geometrically non-linear, compact models. This study is our initial foray into the performance of tape-springs as safety latching mechanisms for aircraft landing gear.
Keywords
Tape-springs, Composite, Orthotropic, Folding, Large displacements, Elastic
Sponsorship
Technology Strategy Board (113077)
Identifiers
External DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2018.09.017
This record's URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/285430
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Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Licence URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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