ER/MR Smart Structures for Shock Wave Reduction

초록

This paper demonstrates the possibility of the shock wave reduction of ER/MR smart structures. ER and MR fluids are smart materials of which stiffness and damping properties can be controlled by applying eectric or magnetic fields, respectively. Thus, When ER or MR fluid is inserted into a structure and appropriate magnitude of electric or magnetic field is applied, propagating waves can be selectively isolated.