Wave energy conversion using fluidic flexible matrix composite power take-off pumps
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.06.102
Abstract: Abstract Fluidic flexible matrix composites (F2MCs) are composite tubes that consist of multiple layers of oriented, high performance fibers, such as carbon, precisely placed in a flexible matrix resin to form high-mechanical advantage actuators and… read more here.
Keywords: energy conversion; conversion; power; power take ... See more keywords
Design and demonstration of a flexible matrix composite morphing control surface for air gap control in a Fowler flap
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DOI: 10.1177/1045389x17705212
Abstract: A full-scale commercial aircraft morphing control surface using flexible matrix composite actuators was designed and demonstrated in this research. The muscle-like flexible matrix composite actuator is ideal for morphing structures as it deforms while actuating… read more here.
Keywords: control surface; control; morphing control; matrix composite ... See more keywords
Coupled and Multimode Tailboom Vibration Control Using Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composite Tubes
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DOI: 10.4050/jahs.64.042007
Abstract: This paper covers the modeling and testing of a helicopter tailboom integrated with a fluidic flexible matrix composite (F2MC) damped vibration absorber. In an advance over previous work, the F2MC absorber presented in this paper… read more here.
Keywords: tailboom; fluidic flexible; vibration control; vibration ... See more keywords