Adaptronics and Smart Structures

Adaptronic structures and systems are engineered to adjust automatically to variable operating and environmental conditions, through the use of feedback control. The authors of this book have taken on the task of comprehensively describing the current state of the art in this highly modern and broadly interdisciplinary field. The book presents selected examples of applications, and goes on to demonstrate current development trends.

Adaptronic structures and systems can adapt automatically to variable operating and environmental conditions through the use of feedback control. But in contrast to conventional control loops, in which each function is fulfilled by a separate component, adaptronics is characterized by multifunctional components that are preferably integrated into the structure or the system. The goal is a lightweight and simple construction for conserving material and energy resources. The authors of this book have taken on the task of displaying the current state of the art in this highly modern and strongly interdisciplinary field. Selected application examples are also presented and current development trends demonstrated.

Covers new materials and system integration with self-sensing capabilities and optimized transfer functions Describes topics of great current interest Prepared by international experts in their fields Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Hartmut Janocha hat an der Universität Hannover Maschinenbau und Elektrotechnik studiert und dort auch über dynamische Abtastung räumlicher Konturen promoviert. Wenige Jahre später habilitierte er mit dem Konzept eines Mehrkoordinatenmessgerätes für den direkten Einsatz in der mechanischen Fertigung. Ab April 1985 wirkte er als Außerplanmäßiger Professor und Leiter der Abteilung Maschinen und Steuerungen am Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Spanende Werkzeugmaschinen der Universität Hannover. Seit 1989 leitet er den Lehrstuhl für Prozessautomatisierung an der Universität des Saarlandes in Saarbrücken mit den Hauptforschungsgebieten Unkonventionelle Aktorik und Robotik mit Bildverarbeitung.

Inhalt
Adaptronics: A Concept for the Development of Adaptive and Multifunctional Structures.- Concepts of Adaptronic Structures.- Multifunctional Materials: The Basis for Adaptronics.- Controllers in Adaptronics.- Simulation of Adaptronic Systems.- Actuators in Adaptronics.- Sensors in Adaptronics.- Adaptronic Systems in Engineering.- Adaptronic Systems in Biology and Medicine.- Future Perspectives: Opportunities, Risks and Requirements in Adaptronics.