Shape memory polymer composite circular and square hollow members for deployable structures
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Article Title | Shape memory polymer composite circular and square hollow members for deployable structures |
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ERA Journal ID | 4882 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Emmanuel, K.D.C., Jeewantha, L.H.J., Herath, H.M.C.M., Epaarachchi, J.A. and Aravinthan, T. |
Journal Title | Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing |
Journal Citation | 171 |
Article Number | 107559 |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2023 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1359-835X |
1878-5840 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107559 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359835X23001355 |
Abstract | The exciting shape memorizing ability of shape memory polymer composites (SMPCs) has attracted the interest of researchers catering to the needs of modern constructions. As well as outer space related applications, SMPCs can be used effectively in civil construction techniques. SMPC integrated structures have the capability to deform into a compact shape for easy transportation to site where they can be recovered to their original shape. This paper details the application of the shape memory effect (SME) in glass SMPC circular and square hollow (CHS and SHS) structural members and SMPC incorporated deployable structures. The SME of SMPC members were analysed numerically via ABAQUS software and validated with experimental results. It was revealed that SMPC SHS and CHS integrated large scale structures can be temporarily deformed to achieve a volume saving of 52 % and 70 %, respectively, for easy handling and transportation. Furthermore, the tension–tension fatigue properties of glass and basalt SMPCs were characterized, and the fatigue study provides significant knowledge to an untouched branch of SMPC performance. We believe that these findings will transform current construction strategies into a new approach, making modern day constructions smarter, quicker and cheaper. |
Keywords | Fatigue behavior ; Shape memory polymer composites ; Deformable structural components ; Smart constructions ; Deployable structures |
Related Output | |
Is part of | Investigation of fibre reinforced shape memory polymer composites for structural components |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401602. Composite and hybrid materials |
Public Notes | This article is part of a UniSQ Thesis. See Related Output. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Future Materials |
School of Engineering | |
Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/yzvvw/shape-memory-polymer-composite-circular-and-square-hollow-members-for-deployable-structures
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