A Multiaxial Fracture of Ecoflex Skin with Different Shore Hardness for Morphing Wing Application

The use of elastomer-based skins in morphing wings has become increasingly popular due to their remarkable stretchability and mechanical properties. However, the possibility of the skin fracturing during multiaxial stretching remains a significant design challenge. The propagation of cracks originat...

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Main Authors: Dilshad Ahmad, Rafic M. Ajaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/15/6/1526