Description of the research and its implications

• The overall aim is to propose solutions for the design of multi-stable composite structures against fatigue when subjected to repetitive snap-through and snap-back process, supporting European Green Deal for the EU’s ambition of climate neutral by 2050. Project results will push forward the application of multi-stable composite laminates on aerospace structures.​

DAER main contributions

• Phase 1: Achieve multiple stable configurations of composite structures resistant to mechanical fatigue, through pre-bent stress states and combination strategies of deformation and transition elements. ​
• Phase 2: Use in-house SHM-integrated system to analyse fatigue performance of composite structures with varying stable configurations in a non-linearly large deformation process. ​
• Phase 3: Leverage Phase 1 and Phase 2 to establish a multi-disciplinary framework to perform concept-to-proof design of multi-stable structures.​

Funding body

Funding call from Ministry of University and Research (MUR) for young researchers who obtained the SOE (Seal of Excellence) by participating in the MSCA IF and MSCA PF, financed under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), Mission 4 “Education and Research” - Component 2 “From research to enterprise” – Investment 1.2 “Funding of research projects presented by young researchers”, financed by European Union – NextGenerationEU.​

SDGs covered

#4 - Quality Education
#5 - Gender Equality
#9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
#13 - Climate Action