Smart Materials and Active Structures
Publication: Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Volume 26, Issue 2
Abstract
Research in smart materials and active structures has grown significantly at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Glenn Research Center (GRC) in the last 10 years. The GRC has achieved several promising results in both new material development and component applications for concepts using both shape memory alloys and piezoelectric ceramics. Progress in understanding and modeling of shape memory alloys has allowed for improved design and control methodologies. New high-temperature alloys with attractive work output have extended the capability from room temperature to ∼350°C. Finally, the list of successful prototype demonstrations continues to grow for both commercially available alloys and the newer high-temperature alloys. Analytical and experimental methods on piezoelectric blade vibration damping have produced the first successful demonstration of vibration damping on a rotating component. The damping levels achieved lead to reduced dynamic stresses, hence increased engine life and enhanced damage tolerance. In addition, new compositions have been developed to extend the temperature capability of high-performance piezoelectrics to near 400°C. These new materials are just now showing laboratory-scale feasibility and are targeted for continued development.
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Acknowledgments
The work presented in this paper was the result of the efforts of the following researchers: M. A. Bakhle, B. B. Choi, K. P. Duffy, J. B. Min, C. R. Morrison, and A. J. Provenza (piezoelectric damping team); F. Dynys, A. Sayir, and A. Sehirlioglu (high-temperature piezoelectric material team); and G. S. Bigelow, O. Benafan, A. Garg, D. J. Gaydosh, R. D. Noebe, and S. A. Padula (shape memory alloy team). Funding from NASA’s Subsonics Fixed Wing and Supersonics projects and Air Force Office of Scientific Research Grant No. FA9550-06-1-0260 is appreciated.
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Journal of Aerospace Engineering
Volume 26 • Issue 2 • April 2013
Pages: 491 - 499
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Received: Apr 12, 2012
Accepted: Dec 6, 2012
Published online: Dec 10, 2012
Published in print: Apr 1, 2013
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