On tailoring morphing mechanics of a bistable composite helical structure

Biao Xu, Bing Wang, Chenglong Guan, Xin Zhang, Shuncong Zhong, Ling Liu, School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, PR China, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Terahertz Functional Devices and Intelligent Sensing, School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Fuzhou University, PR China, Institute of Precision Instrument and Intelligent Measurement , Fuzhou University, PR China

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on April 25, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
Next-generation aerospace systems demand lightweight structures capable of large, controlled torsional deformations, yet effectively tailoring their complex mechanics remains a significant challenge. Among potential solutions, bistable composite helical ...