On the Behavior of Folded Tape-SpringsSource: Journal of Applied Mechanics:;2001:;volume( 068 ):;issue: 003::page 369Author:K. A. Seffen
DOI: 10.1115/1.1365153Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Abstract: Tape-springs are thin-walled beams with a curved cross section that can be elastically deformed to yield a flexible region of high curvature known as a fold. This feature is exploited in the folding and self-deployment of a number of recently proposed deployable structures. This study characterizes the quasi-static response of a folded tape-spring under a prescribed rotation and separation between its support points. It is shown that the corresponding end loads and fold shape are accurately predicted by a variational technique, and are confirmed by a finite element analysis. This information may then be used in further design of tape-spring hinge systems.
keyword(s): Finite element analysis , Springs , Force , Stress AND Rotation ,
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| contributor author | K. A. Seffen | |
| date accessioned | 2017-05-09T00:04:01Z | |
| date available | 2017-05-09T00:04:01Z | |
| date copyright | May, 2001 | |
| date issued | 2001 | |
| identifier issn | 0021-8936 | |
| identifier other | JAMCAV-26515#369_1.pdf | |
| identifier uri | http://yetl.yabesh.ir/yetl/handle/yetl/124691 | |
| description abstract | Tape-springs are thin-walled beams with a curved cross section that can be elastically deformed to yield a flexible region of high curvature known as a fold. This feature is exploited in the folding and self-deployment of a number of recently proposed deployable structures. This study characterizes the quasi-static response of a folded tape-spring under a prescribed rotation and separation between its support points. It is shown that the corresponding end loads and fold shape are accurately predicted by a variational technique, and are confirmed by a finite element analysis. This information may then be used in further design of tape-spring hinge systems. | |
| publisher | The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) | |
| title | On the Behavior of Folded Tape-Springs | |
| type | Journal Paper | |
| journal volume | 68 | |
| journal issue | 3 | |
| journal title | Journal of Applied Mechanics | |
| identifier doi | 10.1115/1.1365153 | |
| journal fristpage | 369 | |
| journal lastpage | 375 | |
| identifier eissn | 1528-9036 | |
| keywords | Finite element analysis | |
| keywords | Springs | |
| keywords | Force | |
| keywords | Stress AND Rotation | |
| tree | Journal of Applied Mechanics:;2001:;volume( 068 ):;issue: 003 | |
| contenttype | Fulltext |