Modeling and multi-objective optimization of a bionic crash box with folding deformation
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DOI: 10.1007/s00158-019-02360-1
Abstract: Traditional crash box is unable to efficiently solve the problem of bending deformation during the collision process, which limits the energy absorption performance and crashworthiness. This paper introduces the structure of cactus into the design… read more here.
Keywords: bionic crash; folding deformation; crash; crash box ... See more keywords
A hydrogel actuator with flexible folding deformation and shape programming via using sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and acrylic acid.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.05.061
Abstract: Hydrogel actuator is an intelligent material, which can work as artificial muscle. However, most present hydrogel actuators, due to the inferior mechanical property and uncontrolled folding property, have always resulted in slipping off or the… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel; shape; hydrogel actuator; property ... See more keywords