Smart thin-walled structures

摘要

Research and development in smart thin-walled structures and materials have shown great potential for enhancing the functionality, serviceability and increased life span of the aerospace, civil and mechanical infrastructure systems and as a result, could contribute significantly to the improvement of every nation's productivity and quality of life. The intelligent renewal of aging and deteriorating aerospace, civil and mechanical infrastructure systems as well as the manufacturing or construction of new ones, includes efficient and innovative use of high performance sensors, actuators, materials, mechanical and structural systems. In this paper some examples of NSF funded projects and NASA projects, as well as some research needs are presented.