Morassi, AntoninoSoler Trujillo, Alejandro MahyZaera, Ramón2022-09-212022-09-212017-09-01Morassi, A., Soler, A. & Zaera, R. (2017, septiembre). A continuum membrane model for small deformations of a spider orb-web. Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 93, 610-633.0888-3270https://hdl.handle.net/10016/35755In this paper we propose a continuum membrane model for the infinitesimal deformation of a spider web. The model is derived in the simple context of axially-symmetric webs formed by radial threads connected with circumferential threads belonging to concentric circles. Under suitable assumption on the tensile pre-stress acting in the referential configuration, the out-of-plane static equilibrium and the free transverse and in-plane vibration of a supported circular orb-web are studied in detail. The accuracy of the model in describing a discrete spider web is numerically investigated.24eng© 2017 Elsevier Ltd.Atribución-NoComercial-SinDerivadas 3.0 EspañaSystem modellingSpider orb-websContinuous structured membranesSmall vibrationsNuctenea-sclopetaria araneidaeNaturally compliant structuresMechanical-propertiesSilkTransmissionVibrationsGeometryOrbwebsDesignPreyresearch articleTelecomunicacioneshttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.ymssp.2017.02.018open access610633Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing93AR/0000019897