Research Article

Experimental Study on Flexible Deformation of a Flapping Wing with a Rectangular Planform

Table 1

Mechanical properties of the wing.

ParametersValue

Carbon fiber rods
 Elastic modulus103.1 GPa
 Poisson’s ratio0.34
 Density1.5 g/cm3
Polyester membrane skin
 Elastic modulus125.0 MPa
 Density1.4 g/cm3