3D Printed Composites for Topology Transforming Multifunctional Devices

Abstract

The goal of the research was to develop a new methodology for the fabrication and the design of new multifunctional composites and devices using 3D printing. The main accomplishments of this project can be summarized as follows: 1) Proposing and demonstrating the 4D printing concept and novel printed active composites (PACs); 2) developing multiple PAC continuum mechanics PAC models of various levels of accuracy and complexity; 3) developing the 4D printing concept to design PACs undergoing multiple shape changes; 4) developing a PAC-based concept that enables reversible shape changes; 5) application of PACs for printed origami design; 6) developing a finite element framework for the optimum design of PACS by topology optimization; 7) optimizing and experimentally characterizing PACs that undergo desired shape changes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 26, 2017
Accession Number
AD1026171

Entities

People

  • Jerry H. Qi
  • Kurt Maute
  • Martin L. Dunn

Organizations

  • University of Colorado Boulder

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • 4D Printing
  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Materials
  • Fabrication
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Phase Transformations
  • Three Dimensional
  • Topology Optimization

Readers

  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).
  • Reinforced Composite Materials