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Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-16-821-2025
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https://doi.org/10.5194/ms-16-821-2025
© Author(s) 2025. This work is distributed under
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Articles | Volume 16, issue 2
Research article
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18 Nov 2025
Research article |  | 18 Nov 2025

A continuum-based model for a layer jamming beam

Shuai Zhang, Jiantao Yao, Wumian Zhao, and Chunjie Wei

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This paper introduces a continuum-based layer jamming model (CLJM) for structures with a large number of layers, treating them as a continuous medium. The CLJM effectively analyzes internal stress distribution and deformation across different mechanical states. Validation via finite-element analysis and experiments shows strong agreement, demonstrating that the CLJM provides an accurate and efficient theoretical tool for designing variable-stiffness applications.
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