Analysis, optimization and testing of morphing structures employing shape memory alloy actuators

• Main Author: Μαχαίρας, Θεόδωρος
• Other Authors: Machairas, Theodoros
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Shape memory alloys; Actuators; Optimization; Experimental characterization; PID control; Morphing structures; Κράματα μνήμης σχήματος; Διεγέρτες; Πειραματικός χαρακτηρισμός; Κατασκευές αυτοπροσαρμοζόμενου σχήματος

The work presented in this dissertation comprises a second phase of research on the topic of morphing structures using shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators. In this context, a novel methodology for the design of SMA actuated morphing structures is developed and presented addressing issues associated w...