Bistable structure
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In mechanical engineering
, a bistable structure is one that has two stable mechanical shapes, particularly where they are stabilized by different curvature axes.
A common example of a bistable structure is a snap bracelet.
Bistable structures enable long tube-like structures to roll up into small cylinders.
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the...
, a bistable structure is one that has two stable mechanical shapes, particularly where they are stabilized by different curvature axes.
A common example of a bistable structure is a snap bracelet.
Bistable structures enable long tube-like structures to roll up into small cylinders.