Bistable mechanical systems having two local minima of potential energy can rest in either
of the two stable equilibrium states in the absence of external loadings. A snap‐through …

Bistable structures, a class of highly geometrically nonlinear morphing structures, have two
stable configurations that remain in their respective equilibrium positions without the …

Recent years have seen a research revival in structural stability analysis. This renewed
interest stems from a paradigm shift regarding the role of buckling instabilities in engineering …

Morphing structures, defined as body panels that are capable of a drastic autonomous
shape transformation, have gained importance in the aerospace, automotive, and soft …

The bistable composite is a deformable lightweight structure with two stable states, which
are widely used in aerospace and space fields as deployment mechanisms and deformable …

In this study, a novel orthogonal bistable laminated composite shell driven by
magnetorheological elastomer was developed. The magnetorheological elastomer served …

Multistable structures are extensively researched due to their adaptability across various
operational conditions. A basic class of these multistable structures can be bistable …

A novel bistable symmetric laminate of pure carbon fiber composite is presented in this
article. First, an analytical model was established based on the results of finite element …

Bistable laminates offer opportunities for shape morphing, energy harvesting, and flow
control devices. Smart materials such as piezoelectric macrofiber composites and shape …

Mould free fibre reinforced composites are an emerging manufacturing process that allows
for complex shapes to be produced, independently from complex moulding. Previous …