A novel semi-passive morphing airfoil concept based on variable bending–twist coupling induced by adaptive shear center location and torsional stiffness is presented. Numerical parametric studies and upscaling show that the concept relying on smart materials permits effective twist control while offering the potential of being lightweight and energy efficient. By means of an experimental characterization of an adaptive beam and a scaled adaptive wing structure, effectiveness and producibility of the structural concept are demonstrated.


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    Title :

    Morphing wing structure with controllable twist based on adaptive bending–twist coupling


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Smart Materials and Structures ; 22 , 6 ; 065017/1-065017/15


    Publication date :

    2013


    Size :

    15 Seiten, 31 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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