Abstract: The equations governing the longitudinal vibration of rods with frequency-dependent material damping are developed as the Euler equations of a bilinear variational principle. Frequency-dependent ...

Abstract: In space applications, the pursuit of deployable structures with high packaging efficiency and low mass is essential. Tensegrity structures, prestressed networks of struts and cables, offer a promising approach. In this ...

Abstract: In this paper, general methods for the analysis of deployment of n-strut cylindrical Class-1 and Class-2 tensegrity booms are developed. Investigation of the geometries of cylindrical Class-1 and Class-2 tensegrity booms ...

Abstract: Compliant cellular structures with an internal contact mechanism are described in this paper. Contact during deformation reduces failure-causing bending stresses through stress relief, thereby ...

Abstract: A methodology for topology optimization to the design of compliant cellular mechanisms with and without internal contact is presented. A two-step procedure is pursued. First, a baseline noncontact ...