two types of deployable structures

Deployable structures can expand and/ or contract due to their geometrical, material and mechanical properties. Such structures may pass from a ‘folded’ to an ‘erect’ state; and in many cases the component parts are connected throughout topologically, but alter their geometry through the process of deployment. In the process of deployment the initial mobility is transformed into a final rigidity. 13

By the application of a force at one or more points, it transforms in a fluid and controlled manner. Despite such ease of transformation, these structures are stable, strong and durable. 13

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do not require physical manpower to deploy & assemble depend upon the elasticity of their members to allow mobility from the deployed to compacted shape performance dependent on the strain level in the structure and the type of material limits their applicability to shelter structures, as the stressed structures are not suitable for repeated deployments.13 deployment does not induce any strain in structural elements robust performance and repeatability of deployment characterise structural mechanisms. They can also compact to a small fraction of their deployed volume. very difficult to manufacture and more expensive than other conventional structures13

The deployment process can be controlled or terminated whenever required with the structure assuming any of the intermediate stable configurations.

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