Abstract
A new class of polymeric piezoelectric bimorph actuators, called C-blocks because of their curved shape, has been developed to overcome limitations of conventional bimorph and stack piezoelectric configurations. A hybrid optimization procedure has been developed for efficient implementation of these actuators. The procedure developed is used to investigate design trade-offs associated with various performance criteria such as maximum deflection, force and strain energy. The set of design variables to optimize the C-block actuators, which can be used alone or can be combined in series and/or parallel, includes both continuous and discrete parameters. This necessitates the development of a hybrid optimization technique. The results of the optimization procedure indicate useful trends in the design variables for the efficient implementation of these actuators.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics and Materials Conference |
Pages | 3285-3295 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Volume | 5 |
State | Published - 1995 |
Event | Proceedings of the 36th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference and AIAA/ASME Adaptive Structures Forum. Part 1 (of 5) - New Orleans, LA, USA Duration: Apr 10 1995 → Apr 13 1995 |
Other
Other | Proceedings of the 36th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference and AIAA/ASME Adaptive Structures Forum. Part 1 (of 5) |
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City | New Orleans, LA, USA |
Period | 4/10/95 → 4/13/95 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Architecture