Mechanical properties of shape memory polymers for morphing aircraft applications

被引:53
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作者
Keihl, MM [1 ]
Bortolin, RS [1 ]
Sanders, B [1 ]
Joshi, S [1 ]
Tidwell, Z [1 ]
机构
[1] USAF, Res Lab, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 USA
关键词
shape memory polymer; SMP; morphing aircraft skin material; adaptive structures;
D O I
10.1117/12.600569
中图分类号
TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
This investigation addresses basic characterization of a shape memory polymer (SMP) as a suitable structural material for morphing aircraft applications. Tests were performed for monotonic loading in high shear at constant temperature, well below, or just above the glass transition temperature. The SMP proper-ties were time-and temperature-dependent. Recovery by the SMP to its original shape needed to be unfettered. Based on the testing SMPs appear to be an attractive and promising component in the solution for a skin material of a morphing aircraft. Their multiple state abilities allow them to easily change shape and, once cooled, resist large loads.
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页码:143 / 151
页数:9
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