Figure 5
From: Responsive materials: A novel design for enhanced machine-augmented composites
Characterization of conversion performance and energy absorption of Z- and J-MACs.
(a), Conversion response of a best-performing J-MAC (for 
and α = 0.8) and a Z-MAC with embedded Z75-machines. The displacement conversion efficiency at a vertical displacement of 6 mm is indicated in the lower right corner of the diagram. (b), The effect of the quotient of the elastic moduli of the machines and the matrix, ξ, on the conversion behaviour of the best-performing J-MACs. The inset photos show 3D-printed J-MACs with elastomer couples corresponding to ξ = 15 and ξ = 60 at d = 6 mm. (c), Experimental loading/unloading curves for Z75- and J-MACs with ξ = 60. The calculated values of the absorbed energy, W, are indicated.
