Morphing structure with a magnetorheological material - Preliminary approach

Abstract

This paper shows new potential possibilities of a magnetorheological material (a smart skin) application such as morphing structures. Smart materials have properties that can be altered by temperature, moisture, electric or magnetic fields, pH, and stress. The morphing technology on aircraft has found increased interest over the last decade because it is likely to enhance performance and efficiency over a wider range of flight conditions. Conducted investigations in this work show magnetic properties of a smart skin for a morphing structure. Presented results prove, that magnetic properties of a magnetorheological skin can be controlled. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2014.