Shape memory effect in tensegrity structures

被引：30
作者：
Defossez, M
机构：
[1] Montréal, Que., H2H 1K1, 2158 Avenue du Mont-Royal EST
来源：
MECHANICS RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS | 2003年 / 30卷 / 04期
关键词：
tensegrity structures; shape memory effect; actuators; Lagrange multipliers;
D O I：
10.1016/S0093-6413(03)00030-2
中图分类号：
O3 [力学];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0801 ;
摘要：
This paper demonstrates that symmetric tensegrity structures can have a shape memory effect. It has been found that the ratio of potential energy between two equilibrium states can vary considerably when the original length of the elastic elements is changed. It is then suggested that those structures may be used as shape memory actuators. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：311 / 316
页数：6
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