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Adaptive, tolerant and efficient composite structures

  • Improvement of composite structures regarding safety and reliability
  • Lightweight structural solutions for wide range of applications
  • Multidisciplinary approach
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Research Topics in Aerospace (RTA)

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Table of contents (37 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. Introduction

    • Martin Wiedemann, Michael Sinapius
    Pages 1-14
  3. Multifunctional Materials

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 15-15
    2. Nano-Micro-Macro

      • Peter Wierach
      Pages 17-27
    3. Nanoscaled Boehmites’ Modes of Action in a Polymer and its Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic

      • Christine Arlt, Wibke Exner, Ulrich Riedel, Heinz Sturm, Michael Sinapius
      Pages 49-58
    4. Advanced Flame Protection of CFRP Through Nanotechnology

      • Alexandra Kühn, Michael Sinapius
      Pages 59-68
    5. Carbon Nanotube Actuation

      • Steffen Opitz, Sebastian Geier, Johannes Riemenschneider, Hans Peter Monner, Michael Sinapius
      Pages 85-105
    6. Piezoceramic Honeycomb Actuators

      • Jörg Melcher
      Pages 107-116
  4. Structural Mechanics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117
    2. Modeling of Manufacturing Uncertainties by Multiscale Approaches

      • Janko Kreikemeier, David Chrupalla
      Pages 155-165
    3. Impact and Residual Strength Assessment Methodologies

      • Luise Kärger, Jens Baaran, Anja Wetzel
      Pages 179-188
    4. Composite Process Chain Towards As-Built Design

      • Tobias Wille, Luise Kärger, Robert Hein
      Pages 199-210
    5. Innovative Testing Methods on Specimen and Component Level

      • Falk Odermann, Tobias Wille
      Pages 211-222
  5. Composite Design

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 223-223

About this book

Composite structures are most efficient in performance and production cost when combined with smart materials making them adaptable to changing operational conditions.
The specific production processes of composites offer the possibility to integrate more functions thus making the structure more valuable. Active functions can be realized by smart materials, e.g. morphing, active vibration control, active structure acoustic control or structure health monitoring. The foundation is a sound understanding of materials, design methods, design principles, production technologies and adaptronics. Along the complete process chain this disciplines together deliver advanced lightweight solutions for applications ranging from mechanical engineering to vehicles, airframe and finally space structures.
This book provides the scientific foundations as well as inspiring new ideas for engineers working in the field of composite lightweight structures.

Reviews

From the book reviews:

“This edited volume provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis of active composite structures. … The book would be of interest to practitioners interested in the linkage between material properties, manufacturing, and applications for ‘smart’ and ‘adaptive’ structures.” (IEEE Control Systems Magazine, October, 2013)

Editors and Affiliations

  • , Institure of Composite Structures, German Aerospace Center DLR, Braunschweig, Germany

    Martin Wiedemann

  • , Institute for Composite Structures, German Aerospace Center DLR, Braunschweig, Germany

    Michael Sinapius

About the editors

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Wiedemann, DLR German Aerospace Center, Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems, Head of the Institute, martin.wiedemann@dlr.de

 

Prof.Dr. Michael Sinapius, DLR German Aerospace Center,  Institute of Composite Structures and Adaptive Systems,   Composite Technology, Head of the Institute (Co), michael.sinapius@dlr.de

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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