Multi-stable composites application concept for morphing aircraft

Filippo Mattioni, Paul M. Weaver, Kevin Potter, Michael I. Friswell

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Abstract

The need for aircraft that possess the ability to adapt themselves to achieve multi-objective mission roles is prompting designers towards the realization of "morphing" aircraft. Conventional designs for multi-role aircraft result in the use of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques. Often the result leads to both significant weight and cost penalties. The properties of bi-stable composite seem to suggest a solution for this problem because of their ability to have more than a single geometric configuration and also for the need to only supply energy to affect the snap-through from one equilibrium state to the other one.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies
Pages45-52
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, ICAST - Paris, France
Duration: 9 Oct 200512 Oct 2005

Publication series

Name16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies

Conference

Conference16th International Conference on Adaptive Structures and Technologies, ICAST
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityParis
Period9/10/0512/10/05

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