College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2025-05-06 06:38:06
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Honors Course
MECE 497: Honors Research Project in Mechanical Engineering
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2025
Abstract
The objective of this project is to develop and evaluate a smart material actuated aerodynamic control surface to determine the viability of these new systems as alternatives to conventional electromechanical and hydraulic systems. The research will begin with the selection of a control surface and actuator design. The concept will then be tailored to create an experimental model for the purposes of this project. Smart materials that suit the model requirements will be selected and procured. Next, the actuators will be shape trained and characterized to meet the model requirements. Then, a benchtop model will be produced for design verification, and iterated until it functions desirably. Finally, a wind tunnel model will be manufactured and experimentally tested to indicate the potential utility of smart materials in aerospace control actuation applications.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Nicholas Garafolo
First Reader
Gustavo Hrcyna
Second Reader
Dr. Jennifer Lillard
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Scott Sawyer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Lyons, James and Johnson, Kristofer, "Smart Material Actuated Flap" (2025). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2008.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2008
Included in
Aeronautical Vehicles Commons, Electro-Mechanical Systems Commons, Structures and Materials Commons