On the dynamics and control of mechanical properties of hierarchical rotating rigid unit auxetics
Dudek, KK; Gatt, R; Mizzi, L; et al.Dudek, MR; Attard, D; Evans, KE; Grima, JN
Date: 26 April 2017
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Scientific Reports
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Springer Nature
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In this work, we investigate the deformation mechanism of auxetic hierarchical rotating square systems through a dynamics approach. We show how their deformation behaviour, hence their mechanical properties and final configuration for a given applied load, can be manipulated solely by altering the resistance to rotational motion of the ...
In this work, we investigate the deformation mechanism of auxetic hierarchical rotating square systems through a dynamics approach. We show how their deformation behaviour, hence their mechanical properties and final configuration for a given applied load, can be manipulated solely by altering the resistance to rotational motion of the hinges within the system. This provides enhanced tunability without necessarily changing the geometry of the system, a phenomenon which is not typically observed in other non-hierarchical unimode auxetic systems. This gives this hierarchical system increased versatility and tunability thus making it more amenable to be employed in practical application which may range from smart filtration to smart dressings.
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College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
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