Performance of active polymer-matrix composite using shape memory alloy woven laminates

Min Woo Han, Hyung Il Kim, Sung Hoon Ahn

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Abstract

An active structure enables interaction with the external environment has been investigated to meet a requirement for use in shape changeable applications via the adaptation of its shape. In this study, to provide a variety of deformation behaviors of the morphing structure, the polymer-matrix composite using Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) woven laminates was investigated. To generate a bending deformation, the SMA wires which were woven with the glass fibers were heated by applying current. Different configurations of the morphing structure were tested by changing the number of the additional layered glass-fiber lamina to modify the principle of the deformation quantity of the morphing structure. Also, the blocking force which generates an out-of-plane deformation caused by the axial shrinkage of the SMA wires was measured using load cell with different configuration of the woven composites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECCM 2016 - Proceeding of the 17th European Conference on Composite Materials
PublisherEuropean Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM
ISBN (Electronic)9783000533877
StatePublished - 2016
Event17th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2016 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 26 Jun 201630 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameECCM 2016 - Proceeding of the 17th European Conference on Composite Materials

Conference

Conference17th European Conference on Composite Materials, ECCM 2016
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period26/06/1630/06/16

Keywords

  • Shape memory alloy
  • Smart soft composite
  • Soft actuator
  • Woven structure

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