Exploring deployable configurations using interleaved composite with shape memory capability

H. A. Maples; P. Robinson; B. Zhang; A. Bismarck; W. Li; C. Burgstaller

Exploring deployable configurations using interleaved composite with shape memory capability

H. A. Maples, P. Robinson, B. Zhang, A. Bismarck, W. Li, C. Burgstaller

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Abstract

An interleaved composite which exhibits shape memory capability controlled by heating has been developed. Trials of this material have been conducted to investigate the potential of using the interleaved composite for deployable structures. This paper reports on an investigation of the shape memory performance of a deployable spring made of the interleaved composite in tension. It is shown that the spring was easily re-shaped to a straight shape with little force and exhibited an excellent shape recovery (99.5%) upon re-heating. This spring may be suitable as a shape memory actuator for space applications.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2017
Externally published	Yes
Event	21st International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2017 - Xi'an, China Duration: 20 Aug 2017 → 25 Aug 2017

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Conference	21st International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2017
Country/Territory	China
City	Xi'an
Period	20.08.2017 → 25.08.2017

Keywords

Carbon fibre/epoxy composites
Deployable structures
Interleaving
Shape memory

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Exploring deployable configurations using interleaved composite with shape memory capability

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