A geometrical theorem for the static equilibrium of a common-point-force system has been proven by means of vir- tual-work principle: The equilibrium point of a common-point force system has a minimal ...

In a recent publication the author derived and experimentally tested several theoretical models, distinguished by different boundary conditions at the contacts with horizontal and vertical supports, ...

Abstract: We propose a parameter optimization method for achieving static equilibrium of discrete elastic rods. Our method simultaneously optimizes material stiffness and rest shape parameters under ...