Item Type: |
Article
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Erschienen: |
2011 |
Creators: |
Arrieta, A. F. ; Neild, S. A. ; Wagg, D. J. |
Title: |
On the cross-well dynamics of a bi-stable composite plate |
Language: |
English |
Journal or Publication Title: |
Journal of Sound and Vibration |
Volume of the journal: |
330 |
Issue Number: |
14 |
Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Divisions: |
16 Department of Mechanical Engineering 16 Department of Mechanical Engineering > Dynamics and Vibrations |
Date Deposited: |
19 Sep 2012 13:55 |
URL / URN: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2011.02.006 |
Identification Number: |
doi:10.1016/j.jsv.2011.02.006 |
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Alternative keywords: |
Alternative keywords | Language |
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bi-stable composite plate, morphing structures, cross-well dynamics | English |
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Alternative Abstract: |
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Multi-stable composites are a novel type of composites capable of adopting multiple statically stable configurations. Due to the multi-stability property this type of composite material has been considered for several applications, particularly for morphing structures. The change of shape between stable states is achieved by a nonlinear mechanism known as snap-through. Most of the research done on these composites has focused on predicting the configuration after manufacture, its static characteristics and static actuation strategies to induce snap-through. However, these structures will operate subject to dynamic loads. Yet, very little work has been carried out to examine the dynamic behaviour of bi-stable composites. This paper focuses on the study of the cross-well dynamics of a bi-stable composite plate. A simple model previously derived for the dynamics confined to a single stable state is extended to include cross-well dynamics. The rich dynamics are experimentally investigated, focusing on cross-well oscillations and the key dynamic features of snap-through. Numerical simulations are obtained and compared to the experimental results showing good agreement. In particular, experimentally observed characteristics suggesting chaotic oscillations for cross-well dynamics are captured well by the proposed model. The results herein could be used for implementing control strategies for both configuration morphing and undesired snap-through suppression of bi-stable composites. | English |
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