TY - BOOK ID - 14303493 TI - Adaptive, tolerant and efficient composite structures AU - Sinapius, Michael. AU - Wiedemann, Martin. PY - 2012 SN - 21948240 SN - 3642291899 3642291902 3642445314 PB - Heidelberg ; New York : Springer, DB - UniCat KW - Fibrous composites. KW - Polymeric composites. KW - Mechanical Engineering KW - Engineering & Applied Sciences KW - Aeronautics Engineering & Astronautics KW - Composite materials. KW - Smart materials. KW - Adaptive materials KW - Intelligent materials KW - Sense-able materials KW - Engineering. KW - Vibration. KW - Dynamical systems. KW - Dynamics. KW - Aerospace engineering. KW - Astronautics. KW - Structural materials. KW - Aerospace Technology and Astronautics. KW - Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods. KW - Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control. KW - Structural Materials. KW - Materials KW - Composites (Materials) KW - Multiphase materials KW - Reinforced solids KW - Solids, Reinforced KW - Two phase materials KW - Materials. KW - Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials. KW - Engineering KW - Engineering materials KW - Industrial materials KW - Engineering design KW - Manufacturing processes KW - Cycles KW - Mechanics KW - Sound KW - Space sciences KW - Aeronautics KW - Astrodynamics KW - Space flight KW - Space vehicles KW - Ceramics. KW - Glass. KW - Composites (Materials). KW - Architectural materials KW - Architecture KW - Building KW - Building supplies KW - Buildings KW - Construction materials KW - Structural materials KW - Dynamical systems KW - Kinetics KW - Mathematics KW - Mechanics, Analytic KW - Force and energy KW - Physics KW - Statics KW - Amorphous substances KW - Ceramics KW - Glazing KW - Ceramic technology KW - Industrial ceramics KW - Keramics KW - Building materials KW - Chemistry, Technical KW - Clay KW - Aeronautical engineering KW - Astronautics UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:14303493 AB - Polymer composites offer the possibility for functional integration since the material is produced simultaneously with the product. The efficiency of composite structures raises through functional integration. The specific production processes of composites offer the possibility to improve and to integrate more functions thus making the structure more valuable. Passive functions can be improved by combination of different materials from nano to macro scale, i.e. strength, toughness, bearing strength, compression after impact properties or production tolerances.  Active functions can be realized by smart materials, i.e. morphing, active vibration control, active structure acoustic control or structure health monitoring. The basis is a comprehensive understanding of materials, simulation, design methods, production technologies and adaptronics. These disciplines together deliver advanced lightweight solutions for applications ranging from mechanical engineering to vehicles, airframe and space structures along the complete process chain. The book provides basics as well as inspiring ideas for engineers working in the field of adaptive, tolerant and robust composite structures. ER -