Search for dissertations about: "inflatable structures"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words inflatable structures.

2. 1. Inflation Mechanics of Hyperelastic Membranes

   Author : Amit Patil; Anders Eriksson; Arne Nordmark; Reijo Kouhia; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Membrane Mechanics; Inflation; Adhesive Contact; Instabilities; Bifurcation; Limit Point; Teknisk mekanik; Engineering Mechanics;

   Abstract : The applications of inflatable membrane structures are increasing rapidly in the various fields of engineering and science. The geometric, material, force and contact non-linearities complicate this subject further, which in turn increases the demand for computationally efficient methods and interpretations of counter-intuitive behaviors noted by the  scientific community. READ MORE