论文标题
弹性结构上的配置力
Configurational forces on elastic structures
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论文摘要
审查了作用于弹性结构及其初始应用的配置力的发现。配置力与弹性结构可以改变其构型的可能性有关，从而引起势能的变化。该概念已经导致了几种应用（弹性臂尺度，弹性杆的滴落和扭转执行器）已显示出强烈影响稳定性，并且与有限的运动有关。据信，这些结果将在机械师方面开设一个新的研究领域。
The discovery of configurational forces acting on elastic structures and its initial applications are reviewed. Configurational forces are related to the possibility that an elastic structure can change its configuration, thus inducing a variation in the potential energy. This concept has already led to several applications (the elastica arm scale, the dripping of an elastic rod, and the torsional actuator), has been shown to strongly affect stability, and to be related to limbless locomotion. It is believed that these results will open a new research territory in mechanics.
