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Zhang, J., Guo, H.-W. -., Wu, J., Kou, Z.-M. -. & Eriksson, A. (2021). Design of flexure revolute joint based on compliance and stiffness ellipsoids. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part G, Journal of Aerospace Engineering
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2021 (English)In: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part G, Journal of Aerospace Engineering, ISSN 0954-4100, E-ISSN 2041-3025Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In view of the problems of low accuracy, small rotational angle, and large impact caused by flexure joints during the deployment process, an integrated flexure revolute (FR) joint for folding mechanisms was designed. The design was based on the method of compliance and stiffness ellipsoids, using a compliant dyad building block as its flexible unit. Using the single-point synthesis method, the parameterized model of the flexible unit was established to achieve a reasonable allocation of flexibility in different directions. Based on the single-parameter error analysis, two error models were established to evaluate the designed flexure joint. The rotational stiffness, the translational stiffness, and the maximum rotational angle of the joints were analyzed by nonlinear finite element analyses. The rotational angle of one joint can reach 25.5° in one direction. The rotational angle of the series FR joint can achieve 50° in one direction. Experiments on single and series flexure joints were carried out to verify the correctness of the design and analysis of the flexure joint.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
SAGE Publications, 2021
Keywords
compliance and stiffness ellipsoids, Deployable structure, finite element analysis, flexure, revolute joint, Aerospace engineering, Civil engineering, Building blockes, Deployment process, Design and analysis, Folding mechanism, Non-linear finite-element analysis, Parameterized model, Rotational stiffness, Stiffness ellipsoid, Stiffness
National Category
Vehicle Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-309992 (URN)10.1177/09544100211016978 (DOI)000682539400001 ()2-s2.0-85107722131 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20230907

Available from: 2022-03-17 Created: 2022-03-17 Last updated: 2023-09-07Bibliographically approved
Wei, J., Ding, H., Chai, Y., Eriksson, A. & Tan, H. (2021). Quasi-static folding and deployment of rigidizable inflatable beams. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 232, Article ID 111063.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Quasi-static folding and deployment of rigidizable inflatable beams
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2021 (English)In: International Journal of Solids and Structures, ISSN 0020-7683, E-ISSN 1879-2146, Vol. 232, article id 111063Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This paper is concerned with a theoretical and experimental study of the deployment of inflated curved slender beams. A theoretical model for a beam with effects from restoring force and moment on deployment angle is proposed. Assuming slow deployment, a quasi-static viewpoint is utilized to simplify the model which the buckling cross-section is considered. The relation between deployment angle and contact area at the instability bending point is studied for the membrane chamber of a thermally rigidizable inflatable beam. While an inflated beam was constrained as simply-supported and fixed-free at its ends, the relations between the restoring force and moment and the internal pressure and its angle were tested by adding to the mechanical experimental method an infrared thermal imager. Results show that the restoring force and moment are increasing with the pressure at a given angle. Moreover, the restoring moment is nonlinearly related to the deployment angle. The correctness of the theoretical model was verified through experiments.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier BV, 2021
Keywords
Quasi-static deployment, Curved slender beams, Inflated beams, Restoring force, Buckling kink
National Category
Building Technologies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-304694 (URN)10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2021.111063 (DOI)000709264100007 ()2-s2.0-85113633241 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20211110

Available from: 2021-11-10 Created: 2021-11-10 Last updated: 2022-06-25Bibliographically approved
Eriksson, A. & Nordmark, A. (2020). Computational stability investigations for a highly symmetric system: the pressurized spherical membrane. Computational Mechanics, 66(2), 405-430
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Computational stability investigations for a highly symmetric system: the pressurized spherical membrane
2020 (English)In: Computational Mechanics, ISSN 0178-7675, E-ISSN 1432-0924, Vol. 66, no 2, p. 405-430Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Thin membranes are notoriously sensitive to instabilities under mechanical loading, and need sophisticated analysis methods. Although analytical results are available for several special cases and assumptions, numerical approaches are normally needed for general descriptions of non-linear response and stability. The paper uses the case of a thin spherical hyper-elastic membrane subjected to internal gas over-pressure to investigate how stability conclusions are affected by chosen material models and kinematic discretizations. For spherical symmetry, group representation theory leads to linearized modes on the uniformly stretched sphere, with eigenvalues obtained from the mechanics of a thin membrane. A complete three-dimensional geometric description allows non-axisymmetric shear modes of the sphere, and such instabilities are shown to exist. When the symmetry of the continuous sphere is broken by discretized models, group representation theory gives predictions on the effects on the critical states. Numerical simulations of the pressurized sphere show and verify stability conclusions for sets of meshing strategies and hyper-elastic models.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Springer, 2020
Keywords
Discretization, Hyperelastic model, Spherical geometry, Stability, Symmetry, Computation theory, Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions, Group theory, Computational stability, Discretized models, General description, Geometric description, Group representation theory, Non-linear response, Numerical approaches, Stability conclusion, Spheres
National Category
Applied Mechanics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-286528 (URN)10.1007/s00466-020-01857-7 (DOI)000537352300001 ()2-s2.0-85085894625 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20201214

Available from: 2020-12-14 Created: 2020-12-14 Last updated: 2022-06-25Bibliographically approved
Wei, J., Yu, J., Tan, H., Wang, W. & Eriksson, A. (2020). Design and testing of inflatable gravity-gradient booms in space. CEAS Space Journal, 12(1), 33-41
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2020 (English)In: CEAS Space Journal, ISSN 1868-2502, E-ISSN 1868-2510, Vol. 12, no 1, p. 33-41Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Inflatable space structures have many advantages such as small size, high reliability, and low cost. Aiming at a gravity-gradient boom for an XY-1 satellite, New Technology Verifying Satellite-1, a slender inflatable boom with low magnetic is presented. First of all, an inflatable boom with six self-supporting thin shells made of carbon and Vectran fiber composite materials on the inner wall was designed for eliminating a magnetic dipole moment and increasing structural stiffness. A precise stowage was designed for a tip mass surrounded by a pair of lightweight honeycomb blocks added on the top of the boom. The stowed boom was tested by sine sweep vibrations with three directions on the ground to verify the reasonable design. The XY-1 satellite which carried the inflatable boom was launched into low orbit. After being stowed state in space for at least 6 months, the inflatable boom orderly unfolded a 2.0 kg tip mass to 3.0 m away in May, 2013. The inflatable boom was successfully deployed from a series of photographs received on the satellite. The results show that this kind of lightweight inflatable boom with self-supporting thin shells can orderly unfold and fulfil the function of gravity-gradient in space for a long time.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
SPRINGER WIEN, 2020
Keywords
Inflatable booms, Self-surpporting thin-shells, Deployable, Vibration
National Category
Mechanical Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-269048 (URN)10.1007/s12567-019-00256-w (DOI)000512094900003 ()2-s2.0-85066471469 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20200310

Available from: 2020-03-10 Created: 2020-03-10 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
Nakashino, K., Nordmark, A. & Eriksson, A. (2020). Geometrically nonlinear isogeometric analysis of a partly wrinkled membrane structure. Computers & structures, 239, Article ID 106302.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Geometrically nonlinear isogeometric analysis of a partly wrinkled membrane structure
2020 (English)In: Computers & structures, ISSN 0045-7949, E-ISSN 1879-2243, Vol. 239, article id 106302Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

An isogeometric membrane element based on the non-uniform rational basis spline (NURBS) model is presented that accounts for membrane wrinkling based on tension-field theory. First, the element is validated by means of a benchmark problem involving a partly wrinkled membrane. It is then applied to the large deformation of a thin membrane structure using a two-stage procedure that combines dynamic relaxation and Newton-Raphson iteration. A simple technique is introduced that takes advantage of the geometrical symmetry of an isogeometric analysis model by using a "one-sided" open knot vector to treat the continuity of the membrane surface with respect to the symmetry plane. Because NURBS has many suitable features for representing complex geometries, it enriches the function space of the membrane element. Consequently, the characteristic mechanical responses of membranes, such as deep folding, are captured appropriately by the present isogeometric membrane element. In addition, a numerical example demonstrates that the convergence rate of the isogeometric membrane analysis with respect to refinement of the discretization is much better when tension-field theory is introduced in the analysis. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2020
Keywords
Membrane, Isogeometric analysis, NURBS, Dynamic relaxation, Tension-field theory
National Category
Applied Mechanics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-280191 (URN)10.1016/j.compstruc.2020.106302 (DOI)000561028000005 ()2-s2.0-85086565230 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20201118

Available from: 2020-11-18 Created: 2020-11-18 Last updated: 2022-06-25Bibliographically approved
Xie, M., Linares Arregui, I., Gasser, T. C., Eriksson, A. & Chagin, A. S. (2020). Secondary ossification center induces and protects growth plate structure. eLIFE, 9, Article ID e55212.
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2020 (English)In: eLIFE, E-ISSN 2050-084X, Vol. 9, article id e55212Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Growth plate and articular cartilage constitute a single anatomical entity early in development but later separate into two distinct structures by the secondary ossification center (SOC). The reason for such separation remains unknown. We found that evolutionarily SOC appears in animals conquering the land - amniotes. Analysis of the ossification pattern in mammals with specialized extremities (whales, bats, jerboa) revealed that SOC development correlates with the extent of mechanical loads. Mathematical modeling revealed that SOC reduces mechanical stress within the growth plate. Functional experiments revealed the high vulnerability of hypertrophic chondrocytes to mechanical stress and showed that SOC protects these cells from apoptosis caused by extensive loading. Atomic force microscopy showed that hypertrophic chondrocytes are the least mechanically stiff cells within the growth plate. Altogether, these findings suggest that SOC has evolved to protect the hypertrophic chondrocytes from the high mechanical stress encountered in the terrestrial environment.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd, 2020
National Category
Cell and Molecular Biology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-286228 (URN)10.7554/eLife.55212 (DOI)000584986800001 ()33063669 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85094219487 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20201125

Available from: 2020-11-25 Created: 2020-11-25 Last updated: 2022-06-25Bibliographically approved
Kazemzadeh, A., Eriksson, A., Madou, M. & Russom, A. (2019). A micro-dispenser for long-term storage and controlled release of liquids. Nature Communications, 10(1), Article ID 189.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>A micro-dispenser for long-term storage and controlled release of liquids
2019 (English)In: Nature Communications, E-ISSN 2041-1723, Vol. 10, no 1, article id 189Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

The success of lab-on-a-chip systems may depend on a low-cost device that incorporates on-chip storage and fluidic operations. To date many different methods have been developed that cope separately with on-chip storage and fluidic operations e. g., hydrophobic and capillary valves pneumatic pumping and blister storage packages. The blister packages seem difficult to miniaturize and none of the existing liquid handling techniques despite their variety are capable of proportional repeatable dispensing. We report here on an inexpensive robust and scalable micro-dispenser that incorporates long-term storage and aliquoting of reagents on different microfluidics platforms. It provides long-term shelf-life for different liquids enables precise dispensing on lab-on-a-disc platforms and less accurate but proportional dispensing when operated by finger pressure. Based on this technology we introduce a method for automation of blood plasma separation and multi-step bioassay procedures. This micro-dispenser intends to facilitate affordable portable diagnostic devices and accelerate the commercialization of lab-on-a-chip devices.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Nature Publishing Group, 2019
National Category
Other Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-242976 (URN)10.1038/s41467-018-08091-z (DOI)000455595400012 ()30643146 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85060061742 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Science for Life Laboratory - a national resource center for high-throughput molecular bioscience
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QC 20190201

Available from: 2019-02-01 Created: 2019-02-01 Last updated: 2023-03-28Bibliographically approved
Eriksson, A. & Nordmark, A. (2019). Constrained stability of conservative static equilibrium. Computational Mechanics, 64(4), 1199-1219
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Constrained stability of conservative static equilibrium
2019 (English)In: Computational Mechanics, ISSN 0178-7675, E-ISSN 1432-0924, Vol. 64, no 4, p. 1199-1219Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Modelling of static structural stability problems is considered. Focus is set on problems where passive physical constraints affect the response to applied forces, and where more than one free parameter describes the setting. The existence of vibration frequencies at equilibrium states is investigated, as an indication of stability. The relevant Jacobian matrix is developed, with an emphasis on the necessity to formulate the constraint equations from an energy form in a conservative problem. The corresponding mass matrix is introduced, with zero mass contribution from constraint equations. Three different forms of the relevant Jacobians are considered, and alternative methods for the eigenvalue extraction given. Stability is discussed in a context of generalized equilibrium problems, where auxiliary parameters and equations can be included in a continuation setting. Examples show the formulation, implementation and interpretation of stability.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
SPRINGER, 2019
Keywords
Stability, Physical constraints, Parameterized model, Eigenvalue extraction, Equilibrium sequences
National Category
Applied Mechanics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-261292 (URN)10.1007/s00466-019-01700-8 (DOI)000485928100015 ()2-s2.0-85064249818 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20191008

Available from: 2019-10-08 Created: 2019-10-08 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
Faroughi, S., Shafei, E. & Eriksson, A. (2019). NURBS-based modeling of laminated composite beams with isogeometric displacement-only theory. Composites Part B: Engineering, 162, 89-102
Open this publication in new window or tab >>NURBS-based modeling of laminated composite beams with isogeometric displacement-only theory
2019 (English)In: Composites Part B: Engineering, ISSN 1359-8368, E-ISSN 1879-1069, Vol. 162, p. 89-102Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This paper develops a formulation for displacement-only beam elements based on isogeometric analysis, with intended application to laminated composite members. The main purpose of the current study was to overcome some deficiencies of commonly used beam theories, such as shear-locking, the lacking relevance of isotropic materials for multi-layer composites, the incompatibility with other continuum elements, and the limited continuity in interpolation. A bi-variable non-uniform rational B-spline (NURBS) beam element with complete plane-stress elasticity terms and geometrical expressions was developed. Shear-locking, interlaminar stresses, the deep-beam situation, and vibration features were evaluated for several aspect ratios, ply orientations, and NURBS degrees, in order to verify the efficiency and accuracy. h-, p- and k-refinements were used to improve the displacement field. The validity of the solutions was measured based on results from plane-stress finite element analysis, and compared to the alternative Carrera unified formulation. Results show that the isogeometric displacement-only beam theory can provide the interlaminar stress distribution, gives high accuracy for mid and high-range eigen-frequencies, and avoids the shear-locking phenomenon.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2019
Keywords
Displacement-only beam, Free vibration, Interlaminar stresses, Isogeometric analysis, Laminated composite, NURBS
National Category
Metallurgy and Metallic Materials
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-246473 (URN)10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.10.073 (DOI)000460193400010 ()2-s2.0-85055884331 (Scopus ID)
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QC 20190321

Available from: 2019-03-21 Created: 2019-03-21 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
Ahmed, S., Minchot, G., Eriksson, A., King, F. & Hallgren, M. (2019). Post-Tensioned Stress Ribbon Systems in Long Span Roofs. In: 20th Congress of IABSE, New York City 2019: The Evolving Metropolis - Report2019. Paper presented at 20th IABSE Congress, New York City 2019: The Evolving Metropolis; New York City; United States; 4 September 2019 through 6 September 2019 (pp. 534-540). International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering
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2019 (English)In: 20th Congress of IABSE, New York City 2019: The Evolving Metropolis - Report2019, International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering , 2019, p. 534-540Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Cable systems have numerous advantages, such as: large column-free areas, and reduced materials consumption, which reduces the load and the cost. Nevertheless, they are rarely used in long span roofs due to large deflections, and the insufficient space for end supports, or/and back-stayed cables. This work suggests the use of post-tension stress ribbon system in long span roofs in order to reduce the pull-out forces, deflections and concrete stresses compared to a conventional cable system. A comparison is carried out through meticulous and accurate finite element simulations, using SAP2000, implemented for the new +200m roof of Västerås Travel Center (Sweden), which will become one of the longest cable suspended roofs in the world, if not the longest. Results confirm the suitability and superiority of stress ribbon systems as it reduces concrete stresses, deflections, pull-out forces and vertical reactions. These reductions are found highly correlated to the applied prestressing forces.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering, 2019
Keywords
cable suspended, stress ribbon, roof structure, post-tensioned concrete, SAP2000
National Category
Other Civil Engineering
Research subject
Civil and Architectural Engineering, Concrete Structures
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-260978 (URN)2-s2.0-85074450896 (Scopus ID)9783857481659 (ISBN)
Conference
20th IABSE Congress, New York City 2019: The Evolving Metropolis; New York City; United States; 4 September 2019 through 6 September 2019
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QC 20191115

Available from: 2019-10-01 Created: 2019-10-01 Last updated: 2022-06-26Bibliographically approved
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