Analytical solution of the bending of a bi-convex boom

This paper derives closed-form solutions for the local deformation of a bi-convex boom under circular bending, and the resulting strain energy and self-extending force. Convex tapes and bi-convex booms that consists of a pair of convex tapes can be stored into a small volume and have high specific r...

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Main Authors: Yasuyuki MIYAZAKI, Shota INOUE, Akihiro TAMURA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers 2015-11-01
Series:Mechanical Engineering Journal
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/mej/2/6/2_15-00465/_pdf/-char/en