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Record Nr.

UNINA9910438055003321

Titolo

Adaptive, tolerant and efficient composite structures [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Martin Wiedemann, Michael Sinapius

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, Heidelberg : , : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2013

ISBN

3-642-29190-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2013.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (455 p.)

Collana

Research Topics in Aerospace, , 2194-8240

Disciplina

620.1

620.1/18

620.118

Soggetti

Aerospace engineering

Astronautics

Ceramics

Glass

Composites (Materials)

Composite materials

Vibration

Dynamical systems

Dynamics

Structural materials

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials

Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control

Structural Materials

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Multifunctional Materials -- Structural Mechanics -- Composite Design -- Composite Technology -- Adaptronics.

Sommario/riassunto

Polymer composites offer the possibility for functional integration since the material is produced simultaneously with the product. The efficiency of composite structures raises through functional integration.



The specific production processes of composites offer the possibility to improve and to integrate more functions thus making the structure more valuable. Passive functions can be improved by combination of different materials from nano to macro scale, i.e. strength, toughness, bearing strength, compression after impact properties or production tolerances.  Active functions can be realized by smart materials, i.e. morphing, active vibration control, active structure acoustic control or structure health monitoring. The basis is a comprehensive understanding of materials, simulation, design methods, production technologies and adaptronics. These disciplines together deliver advanced lightweight solutions for applications ranging from mechanical engineering to vehicles, airframe and space structures along the complete process chain. The book provides basics as well as inspiring ideas for engineers working in the field of adaptive, tolerant and robust composite structures.