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Adaptronics as a Key Technology for Intelligent Lightweight Structures
Author(s) -
Hanselka H.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
advanced engineering materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.938
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1527-2648
pISSN - 1438-1656
DOI - 10.1002/1527-2648(200104)3:4<205::aid-adem205>3.0.co;2-h
Subject(s) - actuator , key (lock) , control engineering , smart material , computer science , materials science , adaptive control , load bearing , control (management) , systems engineering , mechanical engineering , engineering , nanotechnology , artificial intelligence , computer security , composite material
Adaptronics is a new and highly innovative technology in mechanical engineering. The main objectives are active noise and vibration control, active form and positioning control, and health monitoring. This concept starts from the development of adaptive systems which, due to their self‐regulating mechanisms, are able to self‐adapt to different external conditions. This requires a system‐optimized linking of sensors and actuators on the basis of new functional materials, such as piezoceramic fibers and patches with adaptive controllers. Adaptronic structures fulfill both load‐bearing and actuator/sensor functions and, hence, are multifunctional. Therefore, adaptronics will become an essential prerequisite for further development of ultralight structures.