Dynamics of a rotating hub and clamped bimorph carrying a tip mass is studied in this paper. In the mathematical model of the structure the classical linear kinematics of the beam deformation is assumed. However, based on experimental results …

Tracing paper made of cellulose fibres exhibit intriguing bending behaviour upon water absorption due to differential swelling across the paper layers, making them suitable candidates for water-induced actuators in paper-based microfluidic …

The corrugation, formed by the spatial distribution of veins, is a general feature among insect wings and has drawn attention for its potential role in aerodynamic performance. In this study, a sinusoidal corrugated airfoil is proposed to enhance …

This work presents the development of a simplified mathematical formulation for the fast evaluation of the steady state response of slender structures under parametric excitation, considering also the interaction with a still surrounding fluid.

Soft pneu-net actuators (SPAs) are flexible structures, which are typically composed of elastomeric materials and capable of undergoing significant deformations. However, accurately characterizing and predicting their bending behavior remains …

Direct numerical simulation is used to investigate the subcritical transition to turbulence in the counter-rotating Taylor-Couette configuration of axial aspect ratio of Γ = H/(R2-R1) = 4.7 and radius ratio η = R1/R2 = 0.9 with the end-walls …

The post-buckling behavior of cylindrical shells was modeled using an efficient one-dimensional finite-element method. Compared to traditional three-dimensional models which require highly intricate calculations to analyze post-buckling behavior …

Grasping is a fundamental skill that allows humans to interact with their environment and manipulate objects effectively. Given its importance, robotics researchers have long been interested in replicating and imitating this skill in robotic …

This study investigates the nonlinear buckling behavior of ellipsoidal and torispherical pressure vessel heads subjected to internal pressure, employing advanced finite element analysis to evaluate structural stability under realistic loading …

Friction is an ever-present force in our lives, affecting the interaction between objects in numerous ways. The common hypothesis of frictionless contact between a foreign rigid object (needle) and a target material during puncturing leads to a …