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Gaussian curvature-induced localization in tape springs: A one-dimensional nonlinear model

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Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids

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Abstract

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A one-dimensional model for tape springs is proposed to capture their essential mechanical behavior, including membrane and bending effects. A key feature of the model is the incorporation of Gaussian curvature, for which a one-dimensional estimate is ...