Shape memory alloys (SMA) are unique materials due to their shape recover characteristics. These materials can work against load with their shape recover ability, which lead them to be used as actuators in aerospace ...

Aluminium and aluminium alloys are widely used in production of electrical conductors, owing to their mechanical strength and electrical conductivity properties. Also, aluminium is cheaper and lighter than copper. Thus, ...

Parts in the mechanical system can be optimized individually regarding the static or modal analysis. However, during the motion of an assembly, parts move together and applied forces and configuration of assembly changes ...

Sandwich composite structures are widely preferred in modern aircraft exterior and interior structures because of their lightweight and high strength capability. Aircraft structures might be exposed to harsh thermal ...

In this thesis study, it is aimed to investigate the mechanical design and structural analysis of the cooling pump which is going to be used in the aerospace industry. As this product is intended to be used in the aerospace ...

In present work, weight optimization and weight reduction of composite wing rib design which is one of the wing structural components used in aircraft wing design are studied. As a result of the optimization study on ...

In this thesis, the lateral dynamics of the three-wheeled hybrid vehicle were evaluated. Mechanical components and moving parts such as the vehicle chassis, suspensions, steering system, and tires are modeled on Adams/Car ...

Shape memory alloys are special materials which can be utilized as actuators for several applications. Their high power to weight ratio draws attention to many applications, especially in aerospace industry. Most of the ...