Thermally induced multi-stable composites for morphing aircraft applications

Abstract

This research focuses on the realisation of 'shape-adaptable' systems through unsymmetrical laminates.The residual stress field which is built-into this type of laminates, is used to obtain panels with two or more equilibrium states. Such systems provide a possible solution for the realisation of morphing structures because they allow to simultaneously fulfil the contradictory requirements of flexibility and stiffness.

Date of Award	2009
Original language	English
Supervisor	Paul M Weaver (Supervisor) & Michael Friswell (Supervisor)