The effect of bending prestress on the bistable behaviour of a tape-spring is investigated by specifying a thermal gradient through its thickness, in order to simulate residual bending. It is shown that the magnitude of the self-stress state which arises influences the bistability characteristics of the prestressed tape-spring.
On the effect of prestress on the bistable behaviour of tape-springs
GENTILINI, CRISTINA;NOBILE, LUCIO
2008
Abstract
The effect of bending prestress on the bistable behaviour of a tape-spring is investigated by specifying a thermal gradient through its thickness, in order to simulate residual bending. It is shown that the magnitude of the self-stress state which arises influences the bistability characteristics of the prestressed tape-spring.File in questo prodotto:
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