Application of shape memory alloy actuators to vibration and motion control of structural systems: A review

JW Sohn, JS Ruth, DG Yuk, SB Choi - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper comprehensively reviews effective control applications using shape memory
alloy (SMA) actuators. Among many applications, this paper focuses on the vibration and …

A comprehensive exploration of shape memory alloys: Fundamentals, structural reinforcements, nano-analysis, machine learning perspective, and emerging …

EK Kumar, SS Patel, SK Panda, BK Patle… - Mechanics of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are widely used across various industries, including medicine,
due to their inherent properties such as the shape memory effect, pseudo-elasticity …

Numerical simulation and wind tunnel tests investigation and validation of a morphing wing-tip demonstrator aerodynamic performance

OŞ Gabor, A Koreanschi, RM Botez, M Mamou… - Aerospace Science and …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper presents the results obtained from the numerical simulation and experimental
wind tunnel testing of a morphing wing equipped with a flexible upper surface and …

A self–tuning intelligent controller for a smart actuation mechanism of a morphing wing based on shape memory alloys

TL Grigorie, RM Botez - Actuators, 2023 - mdpi.com
The paper exposes some of the results obtained in a major research project related to the
design, development, and experimental testing of a morphing wing demonstrator, with the …

Actuation system design for a morphing wing trailing edge

I Dimino, D Flauto, G Diodati, A Concilio… - Recent Patents on …, 2014 - benthamdirect.com
Shape control of adaptive wings has the potential to improve aircraft aerodynamic
performance during cruise. In recent years, several patents have been issued for inventions …

Overview of morphing aircraft and unmanned aerial systems methodologies and results–application on the cessna citation X, CRJ-700, UAS-S4 and UAS-S45

RM Botez - AIAA Scitech 2022 Forum, 2022 - arc.aiaa.org
View Video Presentation: https://doi. org/10.2514/6.2022-1038. vid In this paper, an
overview is presented in the areas of Morphing Aircraft and Unmanned Aerial Systems …

[HTML][HTML] Proportional fuzzy feed-forward architecture control validation by wind tunnel tests of a morphing wing

MJT Kammegne, RM Botez, LT Grigorie… - Chinese Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
In aircraft wing design, engineers aim to provide the best possible aerodynamic
performance under cruise flight conditions in terms of lift-to-drag ratio. Conventional control …

Numerical and experimental validation of a morphed wing geometry using Price-Païdoussis wind-tunnel testing

A Koreanschi, O Sugar-Gabor, RM Botez - The Aeronautical Journal, 2016 - cambridge.org
An experimental validation of an optimised wing geometry in the Price-Païdoussis subsonic
wind tunnel is presented. Two wing models were manufactured using optimised glass fibre …

Novel morphing wing actuator control-based Particle Swarm Optimisation

S Khan, TL Grigorie, RM Botez, M Mamou… - The Aeronautical …, 2020 - cambridge.org
The paper presents the design and experimental testing of the control system used in a new
morphing wing application with a full-scaled portion of a real wing. The morphing actuation …

Validation of a smart structural concept for wing-flap camber morphing

R Pecora, F Amoroso, G Amendola - Smart Structures and Systems …, 2014 - dbpia.co.kr
The study is aimed at investigating the feasibility of a high TRL solution for a wing flap
segment characterized by morphable camber airfoil and properly tailored to be implemented …