Review of Smart Materials Actuation Solutions for Aeroelastic and Vibration Control

Author(s)

Victor Giurgiutiu, University of South Carolina - ColumbiaFollow

Document Type

Article

Subject Area(s)

Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The paper reviews recent achievements in the application of smart-materials actuation to counteract aeroelastic and vibration effects in helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. A brief review of the induced-strain actuation principles and capabilities is done first. Attention is then focused on the smart rotor blade applications. Induced twist, active blade tip, and active blade flap are presented, with emphasis on experimental results. The fixed wing aircraft applications are considered next. Experiments of active flutter control, buffet suppression, gust load alleviation, and sonic fatigue reduction are discussed. Conclusions and directions for further work are presented at the end of the paper.

Publication Info

Postprint version. Published in Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Volume 11, Issue 7, 2000, pages 525-544.

Rights

© Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2000, SAGE Publications

Giurgiutiu, V. (2000). Review of Smart Materials Actuation Solutions for Aeroelastic and Vibration Control. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 11(7), 525-544.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1106/HYTV-NC7R-BCMM-W3CH