Morphing aircraft based on smart materials and structures: A state-of-the-art review
A traditional aircraft is optimized for only one or two flight conditions, not for the entire flight
envelope. In contrast, the wings of a bird can be reshaped to provide optimal performance at …
envelope. In contrast, the wings of a bird can be reshaped to provide optimal performance at …
Review of shape-morphing automobile structures: concepts and outlook
The continuous drive for increased fuel efficiency and sustained innovation in the
automobile industry requires the adoption of radically new technological advances. Road …
automobile industry requires the adoption of radically new technological advances. Road …
[图书][B] Nonlinear vibration with control: for flexible and adaptive structures
Nonlinear systems have a range of behaviour not seen in linear vibrating systems. In this
chapter the phenomena associated with nonlinear vibrating systems are described in detail …
chapter the phenomena associated with nonlinear vibrating systems are described in detail …
Morphing wingtip structure based on active inflatable honeycomb and shape memory polymer composite skin: A conceptual work
Morphing wingtip technology could improve the reduction of the induced drag, fuel
consumption, and take-off and landing distances in fixed wing configurations. We describe …
consumption, and take-off and landing distances in fixed wing configurations. We describe …
Low energy actuation technique of bistable composites for aircraft morphing
Morphing structures for lightweight and energy-efficient aircraft mobile surfaces have been
investigated for several years. This paper presents a novel lightweight, passive and low …
investigated for several years. This paper presents a novel lightweight, passive and low …
Using neural network model predictive control for controlling shape memory alloy-based manipulator
This paper presents a new setup and investigates neural model predictive and variable
structure controllers designed to control the single-degree-of-freedom rotary manipulator …
structure controllers designed to control the single-degree-of-freedom rotary manipulator …
Effectiveness of wing twist morphing in roll control
R Pecora, F Amoroso, L Lecce - Journal of aircraft, 2012 - arc.aiaa.org
AT present, wing morphing is being widely explored within the engineering community, even
if the concept of a morphable wing structure is as old as thefirst practical airplane ever …
if the concept of a morphable wing structure is as old as thefirst practical airplane ever …
Mechanical properties of shape memory polymer composites enhanced by elastic fibers and their application in variable stiffness morphing skins
Shape memory polymers are temperature-controlled variable stiffness materials, which have
potential for use as morphing skins. Shape memory polymer skins undergo large strain in …
potential for use as morphing skins. Shape memory polymer skins undergo large strain in …
Enhanced range and endurance evaluation of a camber morphing wing aircraft
Flight range, endurance, maneuverability, and agility are the key elements that determine an
aircraft's performance. Both conventional and morphing wing aircraft have been well studied …
aircraft's performance. Both conventional and morphing wing aircraft have been well studied …
Structural design and verification of an innovative whole adaptive variable camber wing
A whole adaptive variable camber wing (AVCW) equipped with an innovative double rib
sheet (DRS) structure is experimentally and numerically studied in this work. The DRS …
sheet (DRS) structure is experimentally and numerically studied in this work. The DRS …