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Q.Wang2@tue.nl

Variable Stiffness Joints

The conventional design solutions of buildings cannot always perform well in a changing environment. By changing the structures into optimal shapes corresponding to different loading conditions, the structural performance will be improved. Our project aims to synthesize a type of structural joint (or hinge) with variable stiffness capabilities by using Shape Memory Polymers. The variable stiffness joints can be applied in the shape control of adaptive structures.

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Qinyu Wang, Patrick Teuffel, Henriette Bier, Gennaro Senatore
Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology;
Architecture & Built Environment, Delft University of Technology;
Applied Computing and Mechanics Laboratory (IMAC) | School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC), EPFL

Researches: Arwin Hidding, Vasia Kaymenaki, Eric Wijen

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