Integration issues for high-strain actuation applications

W. Keith Belvin; Garnett C. Horner; Robin C. Hardy; Duane Armstrong; David M. Rosenbaum

doi:10.1117/12.310638

16 June 1998 Integration issues for high-strain actuation applications

W. Keith Belvin, Garnett C. Horner, Robin C. Hardy, Duane Armstrong, David M. Rosenbaum

Proceedings Volume 3326, Smart Structures and Materials 1998: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.310638
Event: 5th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Strain actuators, used to induce a relative structural displacement, are most effective when integrally embedded into the host structure. The paper summarizes progress and challenges in the field of embedding smart materials into structures. The difficulties of embedding active elements within composite structures are described from a system design perspective. Issues associated with the application of strain actuators in primary aircraft structure are discussed. Development of new embedding technology to combat the difficulties with high strain applications is advocated.

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W. Keith Belvin, Garnett C. Horner, Robin C. Hardy, Duane Armstrong, and David M. Rosenbaum "Integration issues for high-strain actuation applications", Proc. SPIE 3326, Smart Structures and Materials 1998: Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies, (16 June 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.310638

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