Adaptive Structures

This book presents a comprehensive exploration of adaptive structures, focusing on their applications and future research directions in various engineering fields.

The book Adaptive Structures explores the fascinating world of intelligent materials and adaptive systems, particularly their applications in aerospace engineering. Each chapter is authored by a leading expert in the field, providing valuable insights into the future of adaptive structures and setting the stage for ongoing research. The text emphasizes how these structures can evolve or change their properties in response to environmental factors, highlighting the need for a multi-disciplinary approach that incorporates elements of materials science, dynamics, control, and design, often drawing inspiration from biological systems.

Adaptive structures are increasingly relevant in various industrial applications, with notable advancements in aerospace and space technology. Innovations such as morphing wings, deployable space structures, and piezoelectric devices illustrate the potential of these technologies. The book discusses their applications not only in aerospace but also in military, civil engineering, automotive, and micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). This comprehensive coverage offers readers a broad perspective on the state-of-the-art in adaptive structures.

In Adaptive Structures, the authors delve into the influence of biological principles on the design of adaptive systems, particularly focusing on hierarchical structures that promote multi-functional behavior. This unique text serves as an essential resource for engineers and scientists in intelligent materials and structural vibration, as well as for advanced students and design engineers across various engineering sectors.