A composite laminate may be designed as a permutation of several straight-fiber layers or
as a matrix embracing fibers positioned in curvilinear paths. The former called a constant …

The advantages of laminated composite structures make them attractive in industrial
applications. To achieve the maximum advantages of the composite structures, the design …

Much of the recent and past work in the area of smart materials and structures has focused
on analysis of actuators and actively controlled systems. Although many sophisticated …

The unique thermal and mechanical properties exhibited by shape memory alloys (SMAs)
present exciting design possibilities in the field of aerospace engineering. When properly …

In the present study, control of a Thin Walled Beam (TWB) wing-engine system is examined
applying piezoelectric actuators to enhance the performance of aeroelastic response. The …

Unlike single-physics static structural problems, the topology optimization of piezoelectric
systems involves three different material coefficient groups, such as the mechanical …

Aeroelastic optimization has become an indispensable component in the evaluation of
divergence and flutter characteristics for plated/shell structures. The present paper intends to …

An integrated design approach of laminated composite structures actuated by
piezocomposite materials is presented for active shape control. The primary purpose is to …

This article presents a multi-objective optimization of a large aircraft composite wing subject
to multiple constraints including strength, damage tolerance, and aeroelastic stability. Based …

Optimum structural design of composites is a research subject that has drawn the attention
of many researchers for more than 40 years with a growing interest. In this study, a review of …