ENGLISH

Adaptive, tolerant and efficient composite structures

By Martin Wiedemann , Michael Sinapius (auth.) , Michael Sinapius (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2013
ISBN
978-3-642-29189-0, 978-3-642-29190-6
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-29190-6
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (14019844 bytes)
Series
Research Topics in Aerospace
Edition
1
Pages
464\455
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; CeramicsCompositesControl; Structural MaterialsDynamical SystemsGlassNatural Methods; Vibration

Description

Composite structures are most efficient in performance and production cost when combined with smart materials making them adaptable to changing operational conditions. The specific production processes of composites offer the possibility to integrate more functions thus making the structure more valuable. Active functions can be realized by smart materials, e.g. morphing, active vibration control, active structure acoustic control or structure health monitoring. The foundation is a sound understanding of materials, design methods, design principles, production technologies and adaptronics. Along the complete process chain this disciplines together deliver advanced lightweight solutions for applications ranging from mechanical engineering to vehicles, airframe and finally space structures. This book provides the scientific foundations as well as inspiring new ideas for engineers working in the field of composite lightweight structures.

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