Flutter suppression for highly flexible wings using passive and active piezoelectric effects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ast.2017.02.013
Abstract: Abstract This paper addresses both active and passive flutter suppressions for highly flexible wings using piezoelectric transduction. An active aeroelastic formulation is used in the studies, featuring a geometrically nonlinear beam formulation coupled with 2-D… read more here.
Keywords: flutter suppression; flexible wings; energy; highly flexible ... See more keywords
Optimization of Locations and Fiber Orientations of Piezocomposite Actuators on Flexible Wings for Aeroelastic Control
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)as.1943-5525.0001049
Abstract: AbstractSmart piezoelectric fiber composite materials have the potential to improve the aerodynamic properties and aeroelastic responses of flexible wings. Aeroelastic control performance significa... read more here.
Keywords: flexible wings; wings aeroelastic; locations fiber; aeroelastic control ... See more keywords
Numerical Analysis of High Aspect Ratio Flexible Wings in Flapping Motion
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DOI: 10.29252/jafm.12.06.29792
Abstract: Wing geometry, kinematics and flexibility are the fundamental components which contribute towards the aerodynamics performance of micro aerial vehicles. This research focuses on determining the role of isotropic flexibility in the aerodynamic performance of high… read more here.
Keywords: flexible wings; high aspect; flexibility; lift coefficient ... See more keywords