Design and experimental characterisation of a morphing wing with enhanced corrugated skin

Previtali, Francesco; Molinari, Giulio; Arrieta, Andres F.; Guillaume, Michel; Ermanni, Paolo

doi:10.1177/1045389X15595296

Publication type:	Article in scientific journal
Type of review:	Peer review (publication)
Title:	Design and experimental characterisation of a morphing wing with enhanced corrugated skin
Authors:	Previtali, Francesco Molinari, Giulio Arrieta, Andres F. Guillaume, Michel Ermanni, Paolo
DOI:	10.1177/1045389X15595296
Published in:	Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures
Volume(Issue):	27
Issue:	2
Page(s):	278
Pages to:	292
Issue Date:	Jul-2015
Publisher / Ed. Institution:	Sage
ISSN:	1045-389X 1530-8138
Language:	English
Subjects:	Morphing; Corrugated; Wind tunnel; Weight
Subject (DDC):	620: Engineering
Abstract:	In this article, a compliant morphing wing featuring an innovative load-carrying, highly anisotropic, doubly corrugated morphing skin is introduced. A multi-disciplinary design methodology is used to optimally generate the compliant structure with the aim of maximising the produced rolling moment, while minimising mass and drag. The design tool considers the three-dimensional, aeroelastic behaviour and structural constraints. In particular, a parametric meta-model is used to identify the best morphing skin design. The results show that the wing can achieve high levels of control authority and has a lower or equivalent weight compared to conventional wings. A wing demonstrator is manufactured and its aeroelastic performance is tested. The measurements of the displacement field show an appreciable deformation without shape discontinuities. Low-speed wind tunnel tests indicate that the designed wing can produce roll moments that are sufficient for replacing conventional ailerons. Moreover, the obtained changes in shape have a negligible effect on the zero-lift drag, thus demonstrating the aerodynamic efficiency of profile changes achieved through morphing. An effective solution for covering the used corrugation while allowing for shape changes is also introduced and tested.
URI:	https://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/8768
Fulltext version:	Published version
License (according to publishing contract):	Licence according to publishing contract
Departement:	School of Engineering
Organisational Unit:	Centre for Aviation (ZAV)
Appears in collections:	Publikationen School of Engineering

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Previtali, F., Molinari, G., Arrieta, A. F., Guillaume, M., & Ermanni, P. (2015). Design and experimental characterisation of a morphing wing with enhanced corrugated skin. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 27(2), 278–292. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X15595296

Previtali, F. et al. (2015) ‘Design and experimental characterisation of a morphing wing with enhanced corrugated skin’, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 27(2), pp. 278–292. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X15595296.

F. Previtali, G. Molinari, A. F. Arrieta, M. Guillaume, and P. Ermanni, “Design and experimental characterisation of a morphing wing with enhanced corrugated skin,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, vol. 27, no. 2, pp. 278–292, Jul. 2015, doi: 10.1177/1045389X15595296.

PREVITALI, Francesco, Giulio MOLINARI, Andres F. ARRIETA, Michel GUILLAUME und Paolo ERMANNI, 2015. Design and experimental characterisation of a morphing wing with enhanced corrugated skin. Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures. Juli 2015. Bd. 27, Nr. 2, S. 278–292. DOI 10.1177/1045389X15595296

Previtali, Francesco, Giulio Molinari, Andres F. Arrieta, Michel Guillaume, and Paolo Ermanni. 2015. “Design and Experimental Characterisation of a Morphing Wing with Enhanced Corrugated Skin.” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures 27 (2): 278–92. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X15595296.

Previtali, Francesco, et al. “Design and Experimental Characterisation of a Morphing Wing with Enhanced Corrugated Skin.” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, vol. 27, no. 2, July 2015, pp. 278–92, https://doi.org/10.1177/1045389X15595296.