Smart Composite Structures Featuring Embedded Hybrid Actuation and Sensing Capabilities: An Analytical and Experimental Investigation,

Abstract

The research focused upon the creation of engineering materials that mimic some of the attributes of naturally occurring biological materials. This was accomplished by blending different combinations of actuators, sensors, microprocessors and control algorithms in host composite materials. Comprehensive theoretical, experimental and computational investigations were undertaken and the resulting methodologies applied to a diverse group of engineering systems including beams, plates, linkages, and robots.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA318635

Entities

People

  • B. S. Thompson
  • M. V. Gandhi

Organizations

  • Michigan State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Actuators
  • Algorithms
  • Blending
  • Composite Materials
  • Composite Structures
  • Control Systems
  • Engineering
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Microprocessors
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Powder metallurgy of Titanium alloys.
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • AI & ML
  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - Autonomous System Control