@inproceedings{b05349528c6245cf9ef5fe32f26aa082,
title = "Applications of polymorphic composites within aerodynamic structures",
abstract = "Bistable composite plates that rely on thermally induced residual stresses are well characterised. Their advantage is that they do not require load to retain one of two possible shapes-load is only required for actuation. They are being actively developed as morphing actuators and also as integrated flaps and as morphing skin within aircraft wing structures. For current purposes we focus on their structural and aerodynamic applications. When integrated into a structure the bistability characteristics change as added stiffness is introduced to the bistable system. However, it is possible to tailor the bistable nature of these shapes such that aerodynamic applications become a distinct possibility. Also, by varying a composite lay-up in a piecewise fashion such that there are distinct individual regions in the planform of a plate (where the lay-up changes) opens up the possibility of creating genuinely polymorphic (multistable) composites in which the number of possible stable states is potentially limitless. This paper shows morphing concepts for aircraft.",
author = "Weaver, {P. M.}",
year = "2007",
language = "English",
series = "Structural Health Monitoring 2007: Quantification, Validation, and Implementation - Proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, IWSHM 2007",
publisher = "DEStech Publications",
pages = "1357--1363",
editor = "Fu-Kuo Chang",
booktitle = "Structural Health Monitoring 2007",
note = "6th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: Quantification, Validation, and Implementation, IWSHM 2007 ; Conference date: 11-09-2007 Through 13-09-2007",
}