A review of multifunctional structure technology for aerospace applications

The emerging field of multifunctional structure (MFS) technologies enables the design of systems with reduced mass and volume, thereby improving their overall efficiency. It requires developments in different engineering disciplines and their integration into a single system without degrading their...

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Published inActa astronautica Vol. 120; pp. 30 - 42
Main Authors Sairajan, K.K., Aglietti, G.S., Mani, K.M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.03.2016
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Summary:The emerging field of multifunctional structure (MFS) technologies enables the design of systems with reduced mass and volume, thereby improving their overall efficiency. It requires developments in different engineering disciplines and their integration into a single system without degrading their individual performances. MFS is particularly suitable for aerospace applications where mass and volume are critical to the cost of the mission. This article reviews the current state of the art of multifunctional structure technologies relevant to aerospace applications.
ISSN:0094-5765
1879-2030
DOI:10.1016/j.actaastro.2015.11.024