Reconfigurable Metastructures Harnessing Metastable Modular Dynamics - A New Multifunctional Adaptive Structure Paradigm
Abstract
The goal of this proposed research is to create a paradigm shift for multifunctional adaptive structures by harnessing metastable modular mechanics and nonlinear dynamics. Building upon our expertise and recent discoveries, we will develop new analysis and synthesis methodologies, create novel design and fabricating processes, and conduct rigorous analytical, numerical, and experimental investigations to explore and realize metastructures with unprecedented features. By strategically transitioning amongst the many metastable states and elucidating principles of nonlinear dynamics in integrated metastable modular systems, such metastructures can concurrently achieve multiple programmable functionalities, including mechanical property tuning, topology adaptation, and untraditional vibration/wave transmission control. The impact of this research will extend to the synthesis of new structures with unmatched adaptation capabilities for a variety of structural systems relevant to the Air Force. The project deliverables include the methodologies for the analysis and synthesis of metastable modular metastructures, analytical and computational tools, instrumented testbeds and platform, experimental results, and research findings. The investigations will be performed with close interactions between the PI and Air Force Research Lab members to ensure that the research advancements fully support the missions of the U.S. Air Force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 21, 2022
- Source ID
- FA95502110032XX0
Entities
People
- Kon-Well Wang
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Board of Regents of the University of Michigan
- United States Air Force