Soft body impact on composites: Delamination experiments and advanced numerical modelling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2021.108777
Abstract: Abstract Cohesive interface elements have become commonly used for modelling composites delamination. However, a limitation of this technique is the fine mesh size required. Here, a novel cohesive element formulation is proposed and demonstrated for… read more here.
Keywords: formulation; soft body; composites delamination; element ... See more keywords
Impact-Protective Bicontinuous Hydrogel/Ultrahigh-Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fabric Composite with Multiscale Energy Dissipation Structures for Soft Body Armor.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c22993
Abstract: Soft body armor greatly improves the comfort and security of the wearers. Although laminates based on high-performance fabrics have been adopted, it remains an enormous challenge to develop fabric laminates having flexibility, low bulge deformation,… read more here.
Keywords: multiscale energy; body armor; energy dissipation; soft body ... See more keywords
Control of an Iguana Character Using Soft-Body Simulation
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2018.2884493
Abstract: The locomotion of lizards is characterized by lateral bending of the body, which is distinct from quadrupedal mammals such as dogs. We propose a method to control a physically simulated iguana character as a representative… read more here.
Keywords: motion; soft body; iguana character; time ... See more keywords
Soft Body Belt-Type Touch Sensor With Impact Resistance: A Study of Dynamic Behavior
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2021.3112391
Abstract: We report the development of a novel soft body touch sensor capable of measuring contact force along its length. The sensor can be embedded in soft objects and on curved surfaces for smart furniture, interactive… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic behavior; body; soft body; impact ... See more keywords
Upside-Down Brachiation Robot Using Elastic Energy Stored Through Soft Body Deformation
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3194947
Abstract: Storing elastic energy in a soft body and releasing it instantly enables ultrafast movement beyond muscle capability, which small animals (mainly arthropods) realize. We applied this mechanism to a soft robot to achieve locomotion on… read more here.
Keywords: soft body; upside brachiation; elastic energy; robot ... See more keywords
Differentiable Depth for Real2Sim Calibration of Soft Body Simulations
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DOI: 10.1111/cgf.14720
Abstract: In this work, we present a novel approach for calibrating material model parameters for soft body simulations using real data. We use a fully differentiable pipeline, combining a differentiable soft body simulator and differentiable depth… read more here.
Keywords: differentiable depth; soft body; real2sim calibration; body simulations ... See more keywords
Polypyrrole coating on aramid fabrics for improved stab resistance and multifunction
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DOI: 10.1177/15589250221081856
Abstract: As an epoch of intelligent clothing is coming, soft body armor is required to possess not only improved mechanical performance but more functions, such as electronic conductivity, anti-ultraviolet capability, electrical heating property, etc. In this… read more here.
Keywords: body armor; soft body; ppy coated; resistance ... See more keywords