Synthesis of Planar Stiffness

Jon Selig

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Abstract

In this work the problem of designing systems of springs to achieve a desired stiffness matrix is considered. Only planar configurations are studied. After a brief section outlining the theory of the stiffness of planar systems the planar stiffness matrix of three typical design elements are found, simple springs, beams and pairs of stretched springs. A final section shows how arbitrary stiffness matrices can be achieved using three simple springs or two stretched spring pairs.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 8 Sept 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event2nd IMA Conference on the Mathematics of Robotics -
Duration: 9 Aug 2021 → …

Conference

Conference2nd IMA Conference on the Mathematics of Robotics
Period9/08/21 → …

Keywords

  • Stiffness matrix
  • springs
  • beams

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