A rigorous derivation of non-linear equations governing the dynamics of an axially loaded beam is given with a clear focus to develop robust low-dimensional models. Two important loading scenarios were considered, where a ...

A nonlinear spring element of a vibration isolator should ideally possess high static and low dynamic stiffness. A buckled beam may be a good candidate to fulfil this requirement provided its internal resonance frequencies ...

A nonlinear spring element of a vibration isolator should ideally possess high static and low dynamic stiffness. A buckled beam may be a good candidate to fulfil this requirement provided its internal resonance frequencies ...

Duoskelion structures have been recently introduced by Barchiesi et al. (2021) as a proof-of-concept motif for a new class of metamaterials. The properties of these periodic beam-like chiral structural elements have been ...

Based on a seven-degree-of-freedom shear deformable beam model, analytical solutions are derived for the lateral stability analysis of cross-ply laminated thin-walled beams subjected to combined axial and bending loads. ...

The dynamic stability of functionally graded thin-walled beams allowing for shear deformability is investigated in this article. The analysis is based on a model that has small strains and moderate rotations which are ...

An important class of proposed large space structures features a triangular truss backbone. In this paper we study thermomechanical behavior of a truss component; namely, a triangular frame consisting of two thin-walled ...

The 2008 Wenchuan-China earthquake showed the importance of considering the bidirectional seismic action as a cause of failure in column hinge mechanisms. Subsequently, the large 2011 Tohoku-Japan earthquake revealed that ...