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    Anatomic reconstruction or temporary screw stabilization of chronic symptomatic anterolateral proximal tibiofibular joint instability

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    The paper describes the new concept Tensairity which can be used to significantly improve the load bearing capacity of inflatable wings. The basic principle of Tensairity is to use an inflatable structure to stabilize conventional compression and tension elements. So far, Tensairity has been mainly used in civil engineering application like roof structures and bridges. In this work, considerations to apply Tensairity to wing structures are given and the construction of two wing-like Tensairity kite prototypes is described. Test results on the Tensairity structure used in these kites are presented and compared to purely air inflated structures. Finally, the advantages of Tensairity wings are discussed and some application areas of these wings are suggested.Aerospace Design, Integration and OperationsAerospace Engineerin

    Structural Design, Analysis, and Testing of an Expandable Lunar Habitat

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    Elevated Temperature Mechanical Characterization of Isogrid Booms

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    Inflatable Rigidizable Isogrid Boom Development

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    Shape Memory Composite Development for Use in Gossamer Space Inflatable Structures

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    Buckling, Stiffness, and Modal Characterization of Foam-Rigidized Thin Film Deployable Structures

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    Inflatable and Rigidizable Wing Components for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

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