Journal article
Pressurized honeycombs as soft-actuators: a theoretical study
Abstract
The seed capsule of Delosperma nakurense is a remarkable example of a natural hygromorph, which unfolds its protecting valves upon wetting to expose its seeds. The beautiful mechanism responsible for this motion is generated by a specialized organ based on an anisotropic cellular tissue filled with a highly swelling material. Inspired by this system, we study the mechanics of a diamond honeycomb internally pressurized by a fluid phase. …
Authors
Guiducci L; Fratzl P; Bréchet YJM; Dunlop JWC
Journal
Journal of The Royal Society Interface, Vol. 11, No. 98,
Publisher
The Royal Society
Publication Date
September 6, 2014
DOI
10.1098/rsif.2014.0458
ISSN
1742-5689