Fast Morphing Multi-Stable Structures from Shape-Programmable Bio-Inspired Composites

Abstract

The PI studied: In the first part, I) Synthetic snapping structures inspired by the Venus flytrap leaf, II) Biological, multistable mechanism underlying snapping of the earwig wing. In the second part, I) further Biological, multistable mechanism underlying snapping of the earwig wing and II) the possibilities for sensing through changes of stable state in microstructured bistable composites, which resulted in biologically-inpired mechanosensing. The grant was successful, but no formal final technical report was obtained, though progress summaries were submitted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 30, 2019
Accession Number
AD1096362

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  • Andre Studart

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  • Additive Manufacturing
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