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Conformational deformation of a multi-jointed elastic loop
Scientific Reports Số 1, năm 2022 (Tập 12, trang -)
ISSN: 20452322
ISSN: 20452322
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Từ khóa: Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Molecular Conformation; Pressure; article; genetic association; geometry; image processing; physiological stress; rigidity; conformation; image processing; pressure
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A new class of deformation is presented for a planar loop structure made up of slender elastic bodies and joints. In demonstrating the circumferential shortening of the multi-jointed elastic loop, diverse three-dimensional (3D) deformations emerge through piecewise deflections and discrete rotations. These 3D morphologies correspond to conformations of molecular ring systems. Through image processing, the 3D reconstructions of the deformed structures are characterized by number, geometry, and initial imperfections of the body segments. We elucidate from measurements that the conformational deformation without self-stress results from a cyclical assembly of compressive bending of elastic bodies with high shear rigidity. The mechanical insights gained may apply in controlling the polymorphism exhibited by the cyclical structures across scales. � 2022, The Author(s).
