Smart Materials And Shape Memory Alloys In Adaptive Aerospace Structures: Design, Modeling, And Performance Optimization

Authors

  • Dr Rishi JP, Laxman Baburao Abhang, Mr. Mohit Chhikara, Savita Patil, R. Revathi, AKANSH GARG Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64252/w494xf16

Keywords:

Smart Materials, Shape Memory Alloys, Adaptive Aerospace Structures, FEM Modeling, Actuator Optimization, Morphing Wings

Abstract

The combination of smart materials and shape memory alloys (SMAs) into adaptive aerospace structures has revolutionized the traditional form of aircraft structures since it promises real-time structural reconfiguration, the enhancement of aerodynamic efficiency and structural adaptation to dynamic operating environments. The current paper examines the use of SMA and other smart composites in adaptive parts like morphing wing, variable geometry control parts and vibration dampers. A combination of finite element modeling (FEM) and actuator-based design simulation, together with experimental data validation, is applied to us. Their chosen materials, such as SMAs based on NiTi, as well as piezoelectric ceramics, were examined with regards to their mechanical response, transformation temperature ranges, and the fatigue life placed at some thermal and mechanical cycling conditions. Experimental verification proved that the SMA-based actuators had the ability to decrease the occurrence of aerodynamic drag by 15 percent and increase performance of flutter suppressions by 20 percent compared with pristine structures. And through optimisation concepts such as high performance settings, where we can show the potential of these materials to surpass the traditional aerospace materials through optimisation with respect to topology based reconfiguration and real time feedback control systems. Results suggest the scalability, control logic, and long-run reliability of adaptive aerospace elements and offer an industrialized design strategy of the next generations of the aircraft using smart material technologies.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

2025-07-26

Issue

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Smart Materials And Shape Memory Alloys In Adaptive Aerospace Structures: Design, Modeling, And Performance Optimization. (2025). International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 1626-1634. https://doi.org/10.64252/w494xf16