Hemihelix Explained

A hemihelix is a curved geometric shape consisting of a series of helices with alternating chirality, connected by a perversion at the reversals.[1] [2]

The formation of hemihelices with periodic distributions of perversions in slender structures is understood in terms of competing buckling instabilities generated by in-plane stresses.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: With a little rubber, scientists make weird, twisted hemihelix. Los Angeles Times. April 24, 2014. Amina Khan.
  2. Web site: Scientists Discover New Rare 'Hemihelix' Shape Using Rubber Bands. Lydia Smith. April 24, 2014 . International Business Times.
  3. 10.1371/journal.pone.0093183. 24759785. Structural Transition from Helices to Hemihelices. PLOS ONE. 9. 4. e93183. 2014. Liu . J. . Huang . J. . Su . T. . Bertoldi . K. . Clarke . D. R. . 3997338. 2014PLoSO...993183L . free.

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