Morphing nacelle inlet lip with pneumatic actuators and a flexible nano composite sandwich panel [PDF]
, 2015 We present a hybrid pneumatic/flexible sandwich structure with thermoplastic nanocomposite skins to enable the morphing of a nacelle inlet lip. The design consists of pneumatic inflatables as actuators and a flexible sandwich panel that morphs under ...
Craciun, Monica +6 more
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A multi-camera approach to image-based rendering and 3-D/Multiview display of ancient chinese artifacts [PDF]
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Chan, SC +4 more
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Shape-morphing composites with designed micro-architectures [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2016 AbstractShape memory polymers (SMPs) are attractive materials due to their unique mechanical properties, including high deformation capacity and shape recovery. SMPs are easier to process, lightweight, and inexpensive compared to their metallic counterparts, shape memory alloys.
Jennifer N. Rodriguez +5 more
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Knowledge-Based Shape Optimization of Morphing Wing for More Efficient Aircraft
International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 2015 An optimization procedure for the shape design of morphing aircraft is presented. The process is coupled with a knowledge-based framework combining parametric geometry representation, multidisciplinary modelling, and genetic algorithm.
Alessandro De Gaspari, Sergio Ricci
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Advanced 3D morphing transducers by smart hydrogel patterning [PDF]
, 2019 This paper demonstrates a unique way of creating heterogeneous layered structures of soft functional materials for advanced transducer applications. Hydrogel droplets with different composites were patterned by a “two-parallel plate” configuration used ...
Li, Yifan +7 more
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Shape Morphing of Planar Liquid Crystal Elastomers
Physical Review Letters, 2023 We consider planar liquid crystal elastomers: two dimensional objects made of anisotropic responsive materials, that upon activation remain flat however change their planar shape. We derive a closed form, analytical solution based on the implicit linearity featured by this subclass of deformations. Our solution provides the nematic director field on an
Daniel Castro, Hillel Aharoni
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Binary morphological shape-based interpolation applied to 3-D tooth reconstruction [PDF]
, 2002 In this paper we propose an interpolation algorithm using a mathematical morphology morphing approach. The aim of this algorithm is to reconstruct the $n$-dimensional object from a group of (n-1)-dimensional sets representing sections of that object. The
A. G. Bors +4 more
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Actuators for smart applications [PDF]
, 2010 Actuator manufacturers are developing promising technologies\ud which meet high requirements in performance, weight and\ud power consumption. Conventionally, actuators are characterized\ud by their displacement and load performance.
Akkerman, Remko +3 more
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Snap-through behaviour of a bistable structure based on viscoelastically generated prestress [PDF]
, 2017 A novel form of shape-changing bistable structure has been successfully developed through the use of viscoelastically generated prestress. Bistability is achieved through pairs of deflecting viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composite (VPPMC)
Fancey, Kevin S., Ge, Chao, Wang, Bing
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Reconfigurable Liquid Crystal Elastomer Director Patterns for Multi-Mode Shape Morphing
CrystalsLiquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a monolithic material with programmable three-dimensional (3D) morphing modes stemming from their designable non-uniform molecular orientations (or director).
Xianbing Zeng +8 more
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