Presentation Details
Adaptive Structures: Optimum Design Methodology, Case Study and Prototype (Keynote)
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017; 16:00 - 16:20 in room 7.22
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MS02-2: Adaptive Structures: Theory, Modelling, Simulation and Evaluation (Show complete Mini Symposium)
Wednesday, 11 Oct 2017; 16:00 - 18:00 in room 7.22
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1st and presenting Author
Gennaro Senatore
Applied Computing and Mechanics Laboratory (IMAC)
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Applied Computing and Mechanics Laboratory (IMAC)
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Micro Abstract:
This paper presents an overview of a new methodology to design optimum adaptive structures with
minimum whole-life energy comprising an embodied part in the material and an operational part for
structural adaptation. Instead of using more material to cope with the effect of rare but strong loading
events, a strategically integrated actuation system redirects the internal load path to homogenize the
stresses and keep deflections within limits by changing the shape of the structure.