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Zichen Deng

Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

26

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Scholarly Papers (26)

An Analytical Wave Method for Forced Vibration Response of Acoustic Black Hole Structures with Cracks

Number of pages: 46 Posted: 20 Jan 2025
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 78 (833,655)

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Acoustic black hole, Variable thickness structures, Part-through cracks, Wave propagation method, Forced vibration, Experimental validation

An Analytical Wave Method for Forced Vibration Response of Acoustic Black Hole Structures with Cracks

Number of pages: 46 Posted: 15 Nov 2024
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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Acoustic black hole, Variable thickness structures, Part-through cracks, Wave propagation method, Forced vibration, Experimental validation

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Kinetostatic Modeling of Compliant Mechanisms Via Reduced-Mode Cosserat Rod Model

Number of pages: 31 Posted: 22 Nov 2023
affiliation not provided to SSRN, Chongqing University, Chongqing University, Chongqing University, Chongqing University, Chongqing University, Chongqing University, Chongqing University, Chongqing University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Chongqing University and Université de Lille
Downloads 128 (569,079)

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Compliant mechanisms, Large deflection, Cosserat rod theory, Model reduction, Ordinary differential equation(s), Boundary value problem(s)

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Adaptive backward stepwise selection of fast sparse identification of nonlinear dynamics

Number of pages: 24 Posted: 11 Mar 2024 Last Revised: 04 Jan 2026
Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), University of Aberdeen and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 104 (674,591)

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data-driven dynamics modeling, backward stepwise selection (BSS), sparse identification of nonlinear dynamics (SINDy), sparse regression, hyperparameter determination, curse of dimensionality

Inverse Design of a Nurbs-Based Chiral Metamaterial Via Machine Learning for Programmable Mechanical Deformation

Number of pages: 29 Posted: 28 Nov 2023
Xiuhui Hou, Wenhao Zhao, Kai Zhang and Zichen Deng
Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 78 (855,765)

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Mechanical metamaterials, Chiral, Inverse design, Machine learning, Programmable mechanical deformation

Inverse Design of a Nurbs-Based Chiral Metamaterial Via Machine Learning for Programmable Mechanical Deformation

Number of pages: 30 Posted: 17 Jul 2024
Xiuhui Hou, Wenhao Zhao, Kai Zhang and Zichen Deng
Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 23 (1,473,203)

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Chiral metamaterials, inverse design, Machine Learning, Programmable mechanical deformation

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Reusable Energy-Absorbers Design Harnessing Snapping-Through Buckling of Multistable Metamaterials of Hierarchical Double-Curved Beam

Number of pages: 24 Posted: 17 Oct 2023
Mingzhu JIn, Xiuhui Hou, Wenhao Zhao and Zichen Deng
affiliation not provided to SSRN, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 85 (777,583)

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Reusable energy absorption, snapping-through, negative stiffness, hierarchical double-curved beam, 4M (multi-stability, multi-path, multi-platform and multi-step) mechanical metamaterials.

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Origami-Inspired Metamaterial with Cpmpression-Twist Coupling Effect For Low-Frequency Vibration Isolation

Number of pages: 29 Posted: 29 Jun 2023
affiliation not provided to SSRN, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 73 (875,328)
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Origami-inspired structures, Compression-twist, bandgap, Polarization factor

Stability Analysis of an Axially Moving Viscoelastic Beam Under Transverse Magnetic Fields and Thermal Loads

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 08 Aug 2024
Sihan Wu, Gu Xudong, Bingxin Zhao and Zichen Deng
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 43 (1,170,161)

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Axially moving beam, Viscoelasticity, Transverse magnetic field, Thermal load, IHB method

Stability Analysis of an Axially Moving Viscoelastic Beam Under Transverse Magnetic Fields and Thermal Loads

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 09 Jul 2024
Sihan Wu, Gu Xudong, Bingxin Zhao and Zichen Deng
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 26 (1,415,710)

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Axially moving beam, Viscoelasticity, Transverse magnetic field, Thermal load, IHB method

Self-folding membrane hinge with customizable deformation angles based on shape memory polymer

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 16 Sep 2025
Wenhao Zhao, Xiuhui Hou and Zichen Deng
Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 40 (1,210,354)

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Self-folding, Membrane hinge, Thick-panel origami, Shape memory polymer, Newmark-β method

Self-folding membrane hinge with customizable deformation angles based on shape memory polymer

Number of pages: 24 Posted: 10 Mar 2026
Wenhao Zhao, Xiuhui Hou and Zichen Deng
Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 9 (1,621,812)

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Symplectic Stiffness Method for the Buckling Analysis of Hierarchical and Chiral Cellular Honeycomb Structures

Number of pages: 39 Posted: 06 Apr 2023
Mingzhu JIn, Xiuhui Hou, Wenhao Zhao and Zichen Deng
affiliation not provided to SSRN, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 46 (1,109,210)

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Cellular honeycomb structures, buckling modes, symplectic stiffness method, tailored deformation

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Design and Optimization of Double-Layer Origami Multicellular Tubes: An Analysis from the Perspectives of Deformation and Energy Absorption

Number of pages: 30 Posted: 09 Dec 2025
affiliation not provided to SSRN, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 42 (1,157,785)

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origami, Multi-cell tubes, Energy absorption, crashworthiness, Multi-objective optimization

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Symplectic Space Wave Propagation Method for Forced Vibration of Acoustic Black Hole Assemblies

Number of pages: 47 Posted: 23 Mar 2023
sen zhang, Yongbin Ma, Meng Yan and Zichen Deng
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 36 (1,236,159)

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Beam assemblies, Acoustic black hole, Symplectic method, Forced vibration, Wave propagation

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Nonlinear Softening Effects in Rigid-Flexible Coupled Spacecraft

Number of pages: 60 Posted: 18 Dec 2025
Wenhao Li, Lei Wu, Fei Han and Zichen Deng
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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spacecraft dynamics, coupling nonlinearity, multiscale method, Stiffness softening

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Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling and Analysis of Rigid-Flexible Coupling Spacecrafts with Time-Varying Temperature Distribution

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 08 Feb 2025
affiliation not provided to SSRN, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
Downloads 30 (1,318,317)

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Rigid-flexible coupling spacecraft, Assumed modal method, Hamilton principle, Dynamical stiffening, Thermally induced vibration

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A Crack-Bridging Model Considering Microstructural Randomness in Biological Composite Materials

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 07 Sep 2024
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Tokyo Institute of Technology and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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Crack-bridging model, Fracture toughness, Randomness, Nacre

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Thermally-Induced Vibration Analysis of Tensegrity Modules During Space Deployment Using Dynamic Stiffness Method

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 12 May 2023
Haoran Zou, Lei Wu, Wenhao Li, Fei Han and Zichen Deng
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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tensegrity, Space deployment, Thermally-introduced vibration, Dynamic stiffness method

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A compact isolator for multi-directionally coupled vibration

Number of pages: 40 Posted: 15 Jan 2026
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Downloads 28 (1,372,601)

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Multi-directional isolator, Coupled vibration, Quasi-zero stiffness, Low-frequency vibration isolation, Nonlinear dynamics

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Band Environment of Dirac Cores in Planar Hexagonal Lattice Materials

Number of pages: 20 Posted: 15 Jan 2024
Yu Zhang, Zhiwei Zhu, Zichen Deng and Shaohua Li
Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Shijiazhuang Tiedao University
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Dirac mode, Elastic wave, Wave polarization, Lattice material, Topological valley edge wave

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On the Notch Sensitivity of Nacre: A Large-Scale Numerical Investigation

Number of pages: 31 Posted: 09 Jul 2024
Yi Yan, Xiao Chen, Yuan Gao, Zichen Deng and Xi-Qiao Feng
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Hebei University of Technology, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Tsinghua University
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Nacre, Notch sensitivity, Brick-mortar structure, Fracture

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Mechanical Properties of 3d-Printed Biomimetic Nacreous Composites: Experiments and Theory

Number of pages: 32 Posted: 18 Jul 2024
Northwestern Polytechnical University, China, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Tsinghua University, Hebei University of Technology, Tsinghua University and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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Biomimetic nacre, Strength, 3D printing, Brick-mortar structure

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Physically based elastic theory of hydrogel with application to shear accounting for the effect of hydrostatic modulus

Number of pages: 55 Posted: 02 Sep 2025
Zhejiang University, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Zhejiang University - State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Zhejiang University
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Shear of hydrogel, Nonlinear statistically-based elastic theory, Chemo-mechanical coupling, Hydrostatic modulus, Negative Poynting effect.

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Thermal Vibration Analysis of Cables in Tensegrity During Space Deployment

Number of pages: 70 Posted: 03 Mar 2025
affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Pisa, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Pisa, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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Tensegrity, Thermal Vibration, Dynamic Stiffness Method, SpaceDeployment

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A Meta-Design of Hollow-Square-Frustum-Core Sandwich Structures for Improved Compression and Vibration Isolation Properties

Number of pages: 33 Posted: 02 Jun 2024
Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU), affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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Mechanical metamaterials, sandwich meta-structure, vibration isolation, gradient meta-DHSFCSS, waveguide design

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Sub-Preferential Rotational Wave Beaming in Structurally Rhombus Re-Entrant Honeycombs

Number of pages: 34 Posted: 15 Sep 2023
Zhiwei Zhu and Zichen Deng
Shijiazhuang Tiedao University and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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Lattice materials, Frequency-structure coupling, Rotational wave mode, Wave beaming.

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A nonlinear elastic constitutive model for thermally induced phase separation in temperature-sensitive hydrogels

Number of pages: 48 Posted: 30 Sep 2025
Zhejiang University, affiliation not provided to SSRN, Zhejiang University - State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, Zhejiang University, Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU) and Zhejiang University
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Temperature-sensitive hydrogel, Nonlinear elasticity, Thermo-chemo-mechanical coupling, Phase transition, Elastic constants

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Combined Extension and Torsion of Hydrogels with Chemo-Mechanical Coupling: Revealing Negative Poynting Effect

Number of pages: 34 Posted: 07 May 2024
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN, University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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Extension and torsion, Hydrogel, Chemo-mechanical coupling, Continuum mechanical framework, negative Poynting effect.

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Influence of the Constraint Position on the Snap-Back of the Elastica Under Bilateral Displacement Control

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 15 Sep 2023
Q. Wang, H.L. Zou and Zichen Deng
affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and Northwestern Polytechnic University (NPU)
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Snap-back, Elastica, Buckling, Displacement control