First published 2012
by Spon Press
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Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada
by Spon Press
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Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business
© 2012 Zhong You and Yan Chen
The right of Zhong You and Yan Chen to be identified as authors of
this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77
and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or
reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical
or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including
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retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers.
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Despite stringent efforts by all concerned in the publishing process,
some typographical or editorial errors may occur, and readers are
encouraged to bring these to our attention where they represent
errors of substance. The publisher and author disclaim any liability,
in whole or in part, arising from information contained in this
publication. The reader is urged to consult with an appropriate
licensed professional prior to taking any action or making any
interpretation that is within the realm of a licensed professional
practice.
Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks
or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and
explanation without intent to infringe.
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
You, Zhong, 1963–
Motion structures : deployable structural assemblies of mechanisms /
Zhong You and Yan Chen.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Flexible structures. 2. Buildings–Joints. 3. Buildings–Mechanical
equipment. 4. Mechanical movements. I. Chen, Yan, 1974- II. Title.
TA660.F53Y68 2011
624.1'7–dc22
2011003147
ISBN: 978-0-415-55489-3 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-0-203-87022-8 (ebk)
Typeset in Sabon
by Wearset Ltd, Boldon, Tyne and Wear
by Spon Press
2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN
Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada
by Spon Press
711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business
© 2012 Zhong You and Yan Chen
The right of Zhong You and Yan Chen to be identified as authors of
this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77
and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or
reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical
or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including
photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or
retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers.
This publication presents material of a broad scope and applicability.
Despite stringent efforts by all concerned in the publishing process,
some typographical or editorial errors may occur, and readers are
encouraged to bring these to our attention where they represent
errors of substance. The publisher and author disclaim any liability,
in whole or in part, arising from information contained in this
publication. The reader is urged to consult with an appropriate
licensed professional prior to taking any action or making any
interpretation that is within the realm of a licensed professional
practice.
Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks
or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and
explanation without intent to infringe.
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data
You, Zhong, 1963–
Motion structures : deployable structural assemblies of mechanisms /
Zhong You and Yan Chen.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Flexible structures. 2. Buildings–Joints. 3. Buildings–Mechanical
equipment. 4. Mechanical movements. I. Chen, Yan, 1974- II. Title.
TA660.F53Y68 2011
624.1'7–dc22
2011003147
ISBN: 978-0-415-55489-3 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-0-203-87022-8 (ebk)
Typeset in Sabon
by Wearset Ltd, Boldon, Tyne and Wear