The room-temperature equilibrium stable states of cured unsymmetric composite laminates
have been the focus of recent research, with a particular emphasis on shape morphing …

A multi-objective optimization technique for bistable laminates is proposed in the present
study. Bistable laminates have wide application prospects as deployable structures of …

Multistable structures are extensively researched due to their adaptability across various
operational conditions. A basic class of these multistable structures can be bistable …

The use of piezoelectrically controlled bistable composite laminates for morphing
applications has received increased attention in recent years. So far, most existing …

Multistable structures are known for their high adaptability and are thereby used in various
applications in the fields of aerospace, biomedical, and in packaging industries. In this …

A spiral pulley mechanism can be used to passively balance the energy between the
morphing structure and actuation system. Applying the energy balancing concept has the …

Unsymmetric composite laminates having two stable equilibrium configurations have been
studied extensively in the recent past due to their potential applications in morphing …

Unsymmetric composite laminates exhibit two or more stable equilibrium shapes with
opposite curvature as a result of residual thermal stresses induced during the curing …

Load alleviation control is highly desirable to reduce penalties associated with the added
structural mass required to withstand rare load scenarios. This is particularly true for wind …

Morphing wings provide a potential avenue to improve aerodynamic performance of aircraft
operating at multiple design conditions. Nevertheless, morphing wing design is constrained …