Deployable Structures
Author:   S. Pellegrino
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Volume:   412
ISBN:  

9783211836859


Pages:   360
Publication Date:   06 February 2002
Format:   Paperback
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Deployable structures can vary their shape automatically from a compact, packaged configuration to an expanded, operational configuration. The first properly engineered deployable structures were used as stabilization booms on early spacecraft. Later on, more complex structures were devised for solar arrays, communication reflectors and telescopes. In other fields there have been a variety of developments, including retractable roofs for stadia, foldable components for cars, portable structures for temporary shelters and exhibition displays. Three main themes are discussed in this book: concepts, working principles, and mechanics of deployable structures, both in engineering and biology; in addition: theory of foldable bar structures and application to deployable tensegrieties; formulation of large-rotation analysis of deployable structures and finite-element simulation methods.

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Author:   S. Pellegrino
Publisher:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Imprint:   Springer Verlag GmbH
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2001
Volume:   412
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.320kg
ISBN:  

9783211836859


ISBN 10:   3211836853
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   06 February 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface; Addresses of contributing authors; Deployable Structures in Engineering by S. Pellegrino.- Deployable Structures in Nature by J. F. V. Vincent.- Stealing Ideas from Nature by J. F. V. Vincent.- How to Fold a Membrane by S. Pellegrino and J. F. V. Vincent.- Elastic Folding of Shell Structures by S. Pellegrino.- Bi-Stable Structures by S. Pellegrino.- Infinitesimal and Finite Mechanisms by T. Tarnai.- Kinematic Bifurcation by T. Tarnai.- Matrices for Deployable Structures by S. Pellegrino.- Tensegrity Systems by R. Motro and N. Vassart.- Foldable Tensegrities by R. Motro et al.- Finite Element Simulation of Deployable Structures by M. Geradin.-

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