A shape memory-based multifunctional structural actuator panel

International Journal of Solids and Structures

Volumn 42, Issue 7, 2005, Pages 1943-1955

  Elzey, Dana M ^a   Sofia, Aarash Y N ^a   Wadley, Haydn N G ^a  

^a University of Virginia   (United States)

Author keywords

Actuator; Cellular metals; Multifunctional; Ni Ti; Phase transformation; Sandwich panel; Shape memory alloy

Indexed keywords

ACTUATORS; MICROELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES; PHASE TRANSITIONS; SHAPE MEMORY EFFECT; STIFFNESS; STRUCTURAL PANELS;

CELLULAR MATERIALS; SANDWICH PANELS;

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS;

EID: 10444290561     PISSN: 00207683     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2004.05.034     Document Type: Article

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