Geometric Parameter Design of Self-Locking Foldable Latticed Shells in Deployment Process

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Foldable structures are rapid to erect and easy to collapse for reuse. Four basically geometric design parameters of self-locking foldable latticed shell unit were defined. The recommended ranges of the geometric parameters and cross-section sizes were given by investigating foldable latticed shell units using ANSYS, with the consideration of element stability and the requirements of elastic design.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 446-449)

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400-403

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January 2012

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© 2012 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

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