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View article: Redesigning UAV Vertical Tail Structures with Lightweight Eco-Friendly Carbon-Reinforced Polymers: A Generative Design-Based Approach
Redesigning UAV Vertical Tail Structures with Lightweight Eco-Friendly Carbon-Reinforced Polymers: A Generative Design-Based Approach Open
The increasing adoption of additive manufacturing in applications requiring high strength, stiffness, and lightness has highlighted the need to outclass the classical design methodologies. As a matter of fact, traditional design approaches…
View article: Mimicking Alveolar Lung Structures with Lattice Designs
Mimicking Alveolar Lung Structures with Lattice Designs Open
Advances in additive manufacturing (AM) have revolutionized various sectors, including aerospace engineering, where the use of lattice structures has enabled the development of lightweight high-performance components with optimized mechani…
View article: A Numerical Investigation on the Influence of Geometric Curvature on Delamination Growth in Curved Stiffened Composite Panels
A Numerical Investigation on the Influence of Geometric Curvature on Delamination Growth in Curved Stiffened Composite Panels Open
Composite materials have gained prominence in aerospace engineering due to their high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios. However, their susceptibility to interlaminar damage, particularly delamination, remains a significant…
View article: Influence of Electrical Parameters in a Composite Wing Actuated by Shape Memory Alloys Wires: A Numerical–Experimental Study
Influence of Electrical Parameters in a Composite Wing Actuated by Shape Memory Alloys Wires: A Numerical–Experimental Study Open
This study investigates the influence of electrical actuation parameters on the performance of a morphing composite aerodynamic profile actuated by Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) wires. A fully coupled electro-thermo-mechanical finite element mo…
View article: Instability of delamination growth in buckled stiffened composite panels
Instability of delamination growth in buckled stiffened composite panels Open
The interaction between delamination propagation and buckling shape in composite structures becomes particularly significant in the presence of dynamic phenomena. This type of behaviour is fundamental to be understood in the design and ana…
View article: An Experimental Approach for Investigating Fatigue-Induced Debonding Propagation in Composite Stiffened Panels Using Thermographic Phase Mapping
An Experimental Approach for Investigating Fatigue-Induced Debonding Propagation in Composite Stiffened Panels Using Thermographic Phase Mapping Open
This work introduces an experimental approach focused on investigating fatigue-driven debonding in a composite structure designed to simulate the complexity of a typical aeronautical panel. The debonding is placed between the skin and the …
View article: Unstable Delamination Growth in Stiffened Composite Panels Under Cyclic Loading Conditions
Unstable Delamination Growth in Stiffened Composite Panels Under Cyclic Loading Conditions Open
Aeronautical structures can be damaged by objects during operation and maintenance. Indeed, foreign object impacts (FOIs) affect the overall performance of composite structural components. Delamination is the most critical damage mechanism…
View article: Morphing Spoiler for Adaptive Aerodynamics by Shape Memory Alloys
Morphing Spoiler for Adaptive Aerodynamics by Shape Memory Alloys Open
The automotive industry is continuously looking for innovative solutions to improve vehicle aerodynamics and efficiency. The research introduces a significant breakthrough in the field of automotive aerodynamics by employing shape memory a…
View article: UAV Wing leading edge crashworthiness behaviour under bird strike events: The added value of CF/PA additive solutions versus traditional metallic wing structures
UAV Wing leading edge crashworthiness behaviour under bird strike events: The added value of CF/PA additive solutions versus traditional metallic wing structures Open
In recent years, an increasing interest in innovative solutions design of aircraft structural components has been raised through both research and industrial fields, aimed at optimising weight and enhancing the ability to withstand both st…
View article: A systematic review of design for additive manufacturing of aerospace lattice structures: Current trends and future directions
A systematic review of design for additive manufacturing of aerospace lattice structures: Current trends and future directions Open
Lattice structures, produced by repeated unit cells in the particular pattern, offer a high strength-to-weight ratio. The current advancement in Additive manufacturing (AM) technology, creating complex geometries like lattice structures ha…
View article: Optimization of composite aeronautical components by Re-designing with double-double laminates
Optimization of composite aeronautical components by Re-designing with double-double laminates Open
This paper introduces a novel approach to optimize aircraft structural design for enhanced performance and environmental sustainability. Traditional constraints on composite laminate stacking sequences, such as the symmetrical and balanced…
View article: Investigation on the Crashworthiness of a Composite Fuselage Barrel with Double–Double Designed Frames
Investigation on the Crashworthiness of a Composite Fuselage Barrel with Double–Double Designed Frames Open
Double–double (DD) laminates approach enables the design of mass‐minimized composite structures with number and orientation of plies tailored on the acting loads. Thus, the investigation of the crashworthiness capabilities is crucial in as…
View article: Hybrid Composite‐Polypropylene Sandwich‐Based Design for the Fuselage Panel in Commercial Aircraft to Increase the Passive Safety of Passengers
Hybrid Composite‐Polypropylene Sandwich‐Based Design for the Fuselage Panel in Commercial Aircraft to Increase the Passive Safety of Passengers Open
The passive safety in aircraft concerns all measures able to protect the passengers and crew in the event of an accident or emergency. In this context, an important role is played by the design adopted for components inside the passengers’…
View article: On the use of hybrid shock absorbers to increase safety of commercial aircraft passengers during a crash event
On the use of hybrid shock absorbers to increase safety of commercial aircraft passengers during a crash event Open
the passive safety of aircraft passengers is such an important aspect in the design of aircraft structures as strength and fatigue concerns. The development of methods and devices to prevent passenger injuries is the subject of continuous …
View article: Non-Conventional Wing Structure Design with Lattice Infilled through Design for Additive Manufacturing
Non-Conventional Wing Structure Design with Lattice Infilled through Design for Additive Manufacturing Open
Lightweight structures with a high stiffness-to-weight ratio always play a significant role in weight reduction in the aerospace sector. The exploration of non-conventional structures for aerospace applications has been a point of interest…
View article: A Numerical and Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Response of Composite Specimens Subjected to Low Velocity Impacts
A Numerical and Experimental Investigation on the Mechanical Response of Composite Specimens Subjected to Low Velocity Impacts Open
This paper is focused on the investigation from both a numerical and experimental perspective of the mechanical behavior of fiber reinforced composite specimens subjected to low velocity impacts. The main purpose is to develop a solid nume…
View article: Parametric Investigation of Stiffened Panel Subjected to Compressive Loads: Influence of Initial Delamination Length on Damage Behaviour
Parametric Investigation of Stiffened Panel Subjected to Compressive Loads: Influence of Initial Delamination Length on Damage Behaviour Open
This paper presents a comprehensive investigation on the behaviour of a stiffened panel under compressive loads, focusing on the impact of the initial delamination length on the damage onset and evolution. To achieve this, a finite element…
View article: On the use of double‐double design philosophy in the redesign of composite fuselage barrel frame components
On the use of double‐double design philosophy in the redesign of composite fuselage barrel frame components Open
The use of optimization procedures can provide a valuable contribution in optimizing the laminate design of composite components for mass minimization and mechanical performance maximization. Design for weight and strength requirements of …
View article: Influence of Delamination Size and Depth on the Compression Fatigue Behaviour of a Stiffened Aerospace Composite Panel
Influence of Delamination Size and Depth on the Compression Fatigue Behaviour of a Stiffened Aerospace Composite Panel Open
Delamination in reinforced panels is one of the primary challenges facing the safety and reliability of aerospace structures. This article presents a sensitivity analysis of the fatigue behaviour during the compression of a composite aeron…
View article: A Bistable SMA Actuator: Design and Analysis
A Bistable SMA Actuator: Design and Analysis Open
Bistable shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators have gained significant attention due to their ability to maintain stable positions without requiring a continuous supply of power.This feature is particularly advantageous in applications where …
View article: On the effect of Printing orientation on the surface Roughness of an Additive Manufactured Composite Vertical Tail
On the effect of Printing orientation on the surface Roughness of an Additive Manufactured Composite Vertical Tail Open
Additive manufacturing (AM) enables the production of customised and sophisticated components; Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is a widely used and cost-effective AM technique. Nevertheless, the use of FFF for aerospace and aeronautical a…
View article: Shape Memory Alloys Applied to Automotive Adaptive Aerodynamics
Shape Memory Alloys Applied to Automotive Adaptive Aerodynamics Open
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are gaining popularity in the fields of automotive and aerospace engineering due to their unique thermomechanical properties. This paper proposes a numerical implementation of a comprehensive constitutive model f…
View article: On the Use of a Hybrid Metallic-Composite Design to Increase Mechanical Performance of an Automotive Chassis
On the Use of a Hybrid Metallic-Composite Design to Increase Mechanical Performance of an Automotive Chassis Open
Thanks to the introduction of high-performance composite materials, 'metal replacement' approaches are successfully gaining ground even in the most challenging engineering applications. Among these, one of the most recent application chall…
View article: The role of intralaminar damages on the delamination evolution in laminated composite structures
The role of intralaminar damages on the delamination evolution in laminated composite structures Open
Delamination is a major failure mode affecting laminated composite structures. This failure mechanism, if not properly monitored, can lead to uncontrolled cracks growth and premature structural collapse. Thus, predicting delamination propa…
View article: Delamination Effect on the Buckling Behaviour of Carbon–Epoxy Composite Typical Aeronautical Panels
Delamination Effect on the Buckling Behaviour of Carbon–Epoxy Composite Typical Aeronautical Panels Open
The instability of structures due to compression is one of the most critical issues related to aircraft components. Especially in composite materials, which have poor out-of-plane mechanical properties, the buckling load must be assessed t…
View article: A Numerical Study on Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Cylindrical Skirts for Solid Propeller Rockets
A Numerical Study on Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Composite Cylindrical Skirts for Solid Propeller Rockets Open
A solid rocket motor (SRM) is a rocket engine that uses a fuel/oxidizer mixture in a solid state; the most commonly employed propellants are Hydroxyl-Terminated Polybutadiene (HTPB) as the fuel and ammonium/potassium perchlorate as the oxi…
View article: On the Development of a Passive Shape Memory Alloy- Based Cooling System – Part I: Design and Implementation
On the Development of a Passive Shape Memory Alloy- Based Cooling System – Part I: Design and Implementation Open
The development of structures able to modify their shapes, according to specific conditions, is considered a future challenge for engineering applications.In this framework, the use of shape memory alloy (SMA)-based actuators is undoubtedl…
View article: On the Development of a Passive Shape Memory Alloy- Based Cooling System – Part II: Design Justification
On the Development of a Passive Shape Memory Alloy- Based Cooling System – Part II: Design Justification Open
The use of shape memory alloy (SMA)-based actuators is more and more increasing, thanks to the potential benefits in terms of actuation power/weight ratio and weight reduction, if compared to traditional electromechanical actuators.In this…