High Resolution Membrane Structures within Hybrid Lipid-Polymer Vesicles Revealed by Combining X-Ray Scattering and Electron Microscopy.
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2023 at "Small"
DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206267
Abstract: Hybrid vesicles consisting of phospholipids and block-copolymers are increasingly finding applications in science and technology. Herein, small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) are used to obtain detailed structural information about hybrid vesicles… read more here.
Keywords: ray scattering; pbd22 peo14; within hybrid; microscopy ... See more keywords
Experimental study of wrinkling behavior of membrane structures via visual method
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Thin-walled Structures"
DOI: 10.1016/j.tws.2019.106537
Abstract: Abstract In this study wrinkling behavior of membrane structures was investigated by visual methods. A dual-biprism-based stereo camera system was employed to obtain image pairs of the membranes before and after deformation. The digital image… read more here.
Keywords: study wrinkling; membrane structures; behavior membrane; wrinkling behavior ... See more keywords
Random vibration of pretensioned rectangular membrane structures under heavy rainfall excitation
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2021 at "Thin-Walled Structures"
DOI: 10.1016/j.tws.2021.107856
Abstract: Abstract This paper analytically and experimentally investigates the random vibration problem of pretensioned rectangular membrane structures under heavy rainfall. An analytical model is firstly proposed. In this model, the heavy rainfall is modeled as a… read more here.
Keywords: pretensioned rectangular; random vibration; heavy rainfall; membrane structures ... See more keywords
Extended Nonlinear Force Density Method for Form-Finding of Cable-Membrane Structures
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Journal of Aerospace Engineering"
DOI: 10.1061/(asce)as.1943-5525.0000705
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, an alternative approach was developed for the form-finding of cable-membrane structures. The prestress of a triangular finite element was firstly equivalent to the axial forc... read more here.
Keywords: form finding; membrane structures; cable membrane; finding cable ... See more keywords
Case Studies of Irregular Anticlastic Membrane Structures with Asymmetry
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2018 at "Journal of Structural Engineering"
DOI: 10.1061/(asce)st.1943-541x.0002065
Abstract: AbstractIn previous studies, it was demonstrated that the geometry of regular anticlastic membrane structures attached to edge beams on all four sides of the membrane is one of the most influential... read more here.
Keywords: membrane structures; anticlastic membrane; case studies; studies irregular ... See more keywords
Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Wrinkling Pattern for Aerospace Laminated Membrane Structures
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "International Journal of Aerospace Engineering"
DOI: 10.1155/2017/8476041
Abstract: Al-polymer laminated membranes are widely used in large aerospace structures. When the laminated membranes are pressurized, wrinkles emerge, which have an important effect on the performance of the structures during operation. This paper describes the… read more here.
Keywords: membrane structures; experimental investigation; laminated membrane; aerospace laminated ... See more keywords
Study on Form-Finding of Cable-Membrane Structures Based on Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2020 at "Mathematical Problems in Engineering"
DOI: 10.1155/2020/1281982
Abstract: Form-finding is one of the key steps in the whole design process of cable-membrane structures. Traditional form-finding methods are usually complicated and have poor accuracy or stability. Thus, form-finding of cable-membrane structures based on particle… read more here.
Keywords: membrane structures; form finding; optimization; cable membrane ... See more keywords
Wrinkling analysis and control of rectangular space membrane
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2017 at "Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering"
DOI: 10.1177/0954410016675890
Abstract: Wrinkling, a common phenomenon found in space membrane structures, is the main factor affecting the performance, stability, and dynamic characteristics of these membrane structures. This article presents an active control method to improve the surface… read more here.
Keywords: membrane structures; control; method; space membrane ... See more keywords
Bending and wrinkling behaviours of polyester fabric membrane structures under inflation
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "Journal of Industrial Textiles"
DOI: 10.1177/15280837221095578
Abstract: Membrane structures made of high-strength polyester fabrics are deployable and lightweight, which can be utilized in architecture, aerospace and marine structures. The design and optimization of an inflated structure depends on a thorough understanding of… read more here.
Keywords: membrane; polyester fabric; wrinkling behaviours; bending wrinkling ... See more keywords
Multiple-model switching control for vibration suppression of planar membrane structures
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2019 at "Advances in Mechanical Engineering"
DOI: 10.1177/1687814019883771
Abstract: Membrane space structures have received widespread attention because of their small packaging volume and low mass. However, because membranes are very flexible and lightly damped, vibration suppression in membrane structures is very difficult. The objective… read more here.
Keywords: membrane structures; vibration; control; vibration suppression ... See more keywords
Megakaryocyte buds are distinct from microvesicles and likely to represent platelet precursors
Sign Up to like & getrecommendations! Published in 2022 at "Blood Advances"
DOI: 10.1182/bloodadvances.2022008850
Abstract: The mechanisms responsible for platelet generation have been debated for more than a century. It is generally assumed that the physiological release of platelets from megakaryocytes (MKs) occurs pri-marily by the release of platelet-sized swellings… read more here.
Keywords: buds distinct; proplatelet formation; megakaryocyte buds; membrane structures ... See more keywords