Transforming small localized loading into large rotational motion in soft anisotropically structured materials

Stephan Rudykh, Mary C. Boyce

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Abstract

(Figure Presented) A novel actuation mechanism in soft anisotropic materials small localized loadings can be transformed into different global movements depending on the material anisotropy direction. The phenomenon is illustrated by experiments on 3D-printed prototypes of soft composite materials with layered microstructures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1311-1317
Number of pages7
JournalAdvanced Engineering Materials
Volume16
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Nov 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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