Abstract: Many engineering systems are required to operate under changing operating conditions. A special class of systems called adaptive systems has been proposed in the literature to achieve high ...

Abstract: Development of a family of products that satisfies different market niches introduces significant challenges to today’s manufacturing industries—from development time to aftermarket services. A ...

Abstract: This paper presents a parametric study aimed at uncovering general design principles that govern the structural performance of honeycomb-type rigidified inflatable structures (RIS) as load-bearing wall systems for use in ...