Mechanical properties of amorphous nanosprings

Authors:
  • AFAlexandre F. da Fonseca
    Alexandre F. da Fonseca
  • CMC. P. Malta
    C. P. Malta
  • DGD. S. Galvao
    D. S. Galvao
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Abstract
Helical amorphous nanosprings have attracted particular interest due to their special mechanical properties. In this work we present a simple model, within the framework of the Kirchhoff rod model, to investigate the structural properties of nanosprings having asymmetric cross section. We have derived expressions that can be used to obtain the Young's modulus and Poisson's ratio of the nanospring material composite. We also address the importance of the presence of a catalyst in the growth process of amorphous nanosprings in terms of the stability of helical rods.