This paper introduces an alternative approach to the camber angle measurement for vehicle wheel alignment. Instead of current commercial approaches that apply computation vision techniques, this study aims at realizing a micro-control-unit (MCU)-base...
One of the most used tyre models is the so-called Magic Formula, which provides the contact forces and moments as a function of the tyre slips and normal load. Among the slip inputs, there is the spin–slip, which is defined as the combination o...
Actively controlling the camber angle to improve energy efficiency has recently gained interest due to the importance of reducing energy consumption and the driveline electrification trend that makes cost-efficient implementation of actuators possibl...
This paper aims to numerically validate the aerodynamic performance and benefits of variable camber rate morphing wings, by comparing them to conventional ones with plain flaps, when deflection angles vary, assessing their D reduction or L/D improvem...
Electric vehicles, with their distinct power systems, weight distribution, and power control strategies compared to traditional vehicles, influence the pressure distribution in the tire contact area, thereby affecting the estimation of road adhesion...
The variable camber wing (VCW) is a morphing wing design anticipated to enhance unmanned aerial vehicles’ (UAVs’) performance in flight through continuously changing shape. The performance of VCWs has been proven, but techniques for their...
Flight range, endurance, maneuverability, and agility are the key elements that determine an aircraft’s performance. Both conventional and morphing wing aircraft have been well studied and estimated in all aspects of performance. When consideri...
With the continuous development of intelligent manufacturing in the iron and steel industry, there are increasing requirements for the quality control and precision of steel products. Camber is one of the critical defects affecting product quality in...
While predefined cambering is widely implemented in prestressed concrete (PSC) girder bridges to counterbalance dead load deflections, the literature addressing its direct influence on structural behavior remains limited. Existing research focuses pr...
This paper presents the design and wind tunnel testing of a morphing camber system and an estimation of performances on an unmanned aerial vehicle. The morphing camber system is a combination of two subsystems: the morphing trailing edge and the morp...
Morphing wing technology is crucial for enhancing the flight performance of aircraft. To address the monitoring challenges of full-scale variable-camber leading edges under flight conditions, this study introduces a ground-based strength testing tech...
Flatness is an important quality characteristic for rolled products. Modern hot rolling mills are equipped with actuators that can modify the uneven thickness distribution across the width of the strip (crown), taking into account online measurements...
In this paper, the authors analyze an important but overlooked area, the aerodynamics of the variable camber morphing wing in transition, where 6% camber changes from 2% to 8% using the two airfoil configurations: NACA2410 and NACA8410. Many morphing...
Variable camber wing technology stands out as the most promising morphing technology currently available in green aviation. Despite the ongoing advancements in smart materials and compliant structures, they still fall short in terms of driving force,...
By changing the aerodynamic shape of the trailing edge of its wing, an aircraft can achieve lift and drag reduction during takeoff and landing and continuously achieve better aerodynamic efficiency while cruising, which plays an important role in the...
Multi-functionality and high mission adaptability are important trends in the development of future aircrafts. Trans-domain aircraft, with their unique take-off and landing capabilities and cross-medium capability, have significant potential in the f...
This work introduces a novel variable camber mechanism that combines the high-load capacity, structural stability, and mechanical efficiency of rigid-body mechanisms with the adaptability, lightweight design, and continuous and smooth motion of compl...
The bistable laminated structure is widely used in many fields due to its unique deformation characteristics. In practical engineering, laminates under different structural constraints will exhibit different steady-state deformation characteristics....
The variable camber morphing wing has the potential to achieve improved flight performance across different flight conditions by changing its geometry according to changing flight conditions. Evaluating the subtle aerodynamic benefits of variable cam...
Camber in high-speed railway prestressed concrete (PC) girders increases with service time and affects profile control, ride comfort, and durability; reliable long-term midspan camber prediction is therefore required. Building on established hybrid p...
Conventional fixed wing aircraft require a selection of certain thickness of skin material that guarantees structural strength for aerodynamic loadings in various flight modes. However, skin structures of morphing wings are expected to be flexible as...
The implementation of morphing wing applications in aircraft design has sparked significant interest as it enables the dimensional properties of the aircraft to be modified during flight. By allowing manipulation of the 2D and 3D parameters on the ai...
During the cantilever casting construction process of continuous girder bridges, it is crucial to accurately predict the pre-camber of each cantilever segment to ensure smooth closure of the bridge, structural safety, and construction quality. Howeve...
The flapping hydrofoil bionic pump is an innovative hydrodynamic device that utilizes flapping hydrofoil technology. Flapping hydrofoil bionic pumps are crucial in addressing issues like inadequate river hydropower and limited water purification capa...
The mechanism of the position-mode side guide in correcting slab centerline profile and camber in the roughing process of a hot strip mill (HSM) was analyzed using finite element simulation. The finite element model was established based on the actua...
Compared with traditional wings equipped with conventional control surfaces, variable-camber morphing wings have become a hot research topic in the field of aviation due to their ability to maintain a smooth and continuous overall shape while ensurin...
This paper presents the effect of the face camber ratio (FCR) on propeller performance, cavitation, and fuel consumption of a bulk carrier in calm water. First, using a developed propeller optimization model coupling a ship performance prediction too...
A morphing wing concept allowing for coupled twist-camber shape adaptation is proposed. The design is based on an optimized thickness distribution both spanwise and chordwise to be able to morph the wing sections into targeted airfoil shapes. Simulta...
This paper introduces three new gust load alleviation control strategies, which are based on variable camber technology, to achieve the design requirements for the safety, economy, and comfort of modern civil aircraft. These strategies involve adjust...
Numerical simulations are performed to study the outboard airfoil of advanced technology regional aircraft (ATRA) wings with five different variable camber continuous trailing edge flap (VCCTEF) configurations. The computational study aims to improve...
This paper introduces the realization and wind tunnel testing of a novel variable camber wing equipped with compliant morphing trailing edges. Based on the aerodynamic shape and compliant mechanisms that were optimized in advance, a wind tunnel model...
Conventional or fixed wings require a certain thickness of skin material selection that guarantees structurally reliable strength under expected aerodynamic loadings. However, skin structures of morphing wings need to be flexible as well as stiff eno...
To improve the continuous chordwise bending performance of morphing wings, this study proposes a rigid–flexible coupled wing rib structure and its control strategy. Initially, the optimal rigid–flexible hybrid configuration was optimized...
In recent years, morphing wings have become not only a concept, but an aerodynamic solution for the aviation industry to take a step forward toward future technologies. However, continuously morphing airfoils became an interesting answer to provide g...
It is still unclear how elastic deformation of flapping insect wings caused by the aerodynamic pressure results in their significant cambering. In this study, we present that a vein–membrane interaction (VMI) can clarify this mechanical process...
The maneuvering flight of future aircraft which employ morphing variable camber wings (VCWs) requires rapid and accurate aerodynamic regulation. However, the dynamic lift responses during fast morphing deflection exhibit unsteady hysteresis effects,...
In this study, we conducted experimental measurements and computational analysis to investigate the aerodynamics of a shuttlecock, especially the effects of the camber of the shuttle’s skirt. The static aerodynamic coefficient from the experiment sho...
To investigate the aerodynamic characteristics and multi-objective optimization of the variable camber airfoils, the influence of leading- and trailing-edge deflections on aerodynamic performance is conducted. A novel prediction model is presented us...
This study investigates the performance of B-series marine propellers enhanced through geometric modifications, namely face camber ratio (FCR) and cupping percentage modifications, using a machine learning (ML)-driven optimization framework. A large...
Morphing technology offers a strategy to modify the wing geometry, and the wing planform and cross-sectional parameters can be optimised to the flight conditions. This paper presents an investigation into the effect of span and camber morphing on the...
The cambered deflectors in aquacultural facilities are applied to enhance hydrodynamic efficiencies or enable flow fields to be fully developed. Given the anticipated improvements with the bio-inspired profiles or tandem configurations, the hydrodyna...
To obtain the influence of airfoil camber on the internal pressure fluctuation of a bidirectional axial-flow pump, the unsteady Reynolds time-averaged Navier–Stokes (URANS) equation was solved to predict the internal flow structure under three...
In order to decrease the emitted airframe noise by a two-dimensional high-lift configuration during take-off and landing performance, a morphing airfoil has been designed through a shape design optimisation procedure starting from a baseline airfoil...
The influence of trailing edge deformation on the aerodynamic characteristics of camber morphing wings is an important topic in the aviation field. In this paper, a new memory alloy actuator is proposed to realize trailing edge deformation, and compu...
Background: Exercise-specific warm-up may influence fatigue-related performance decline and the restoration of performance between repeated resistance-training sets. This study examined whether a cambered-bar warm-up, compared with a standard-bar war...
Birds are capable of morphing their wings across different flight modes and speeds to improve their aerodynamic performance. In light of this, the study aims to investigate a more optimized solution compared to conventional structural wing designs. T...
Today’s stamping simulations are realized by ignoring the elastic deformation of the press and tooling system through the assumption of a rigid behavior and a perfect press stroke. However, in reality, the press and tool components deform elast...
Two novel four-blade H-darrieus vertical axis wind turbines (VAWTs) have been proposed for enhancing self-start capability and power production. The two different airfoil types for the turbines are assessed: a cambered S815 airfoil and a symmetric NA...
Since the taper ratio of most wings is not equal to 1, the beam-disk trailing edge deflection mechanism originally designed for the rectangular wing is not fully applicable to the non-equal chord wing. Moreover, it is not only expected that the wing...
Conventional aircraft use discrete flight control surfaces to maneuver during flight. The gaps and discontinuities of these control surfaces generate drag, which degrades aerodynamic and power efficiencies. Morphing technology aims to replace convent...
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