Characterization of non-linear compliant shell mechanisms

To enhance the design process of a compliant scoliosis brace

Master thesis (2018)

Authors

J.R. Leemans Mechanical Engineering

Contributors

J.L. Herder (mentor)
Charles J. Kim (mentor)
Faculty
Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Copyright: © 2018 Joost Leemans
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Published Date

22-05-2018

Language

English

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Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Compliant shell mechanisms utilize spatially curved thin-walled structures to transfer or transmit force, motion or energy through elastic deformation. To design with spatial mechanisms designers need non-linear characterization methods. This work introduces a comprehensive non-linear characterization method and framework which is experimentally validated and applied on promising shell mechanisms, with the objective to enhance the design process of a compliant scoliosis brace.

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