Abstract
This paper presents an analysis on the sensing and actuation of composite laminates with clamped boundary conditions. The laminate contains a number of layers of structural and piezoelectric materials. The configuration of the laminate may be arbitrary. The function of sensing and actuation is achieved through the in-plane strains in piezoelectric layers. An analytical model based on the classical lamination theory is developed. Closed form solutions are obtained for laminates with elliptic shape. The sensitivity of this piezoelectric structure is discussed in depth. Some unique phenomena are identified in the analysis. The results of the present study are very useful for the design of laminated piezoelectric sensors and actuators.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 275-279 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Aerospace Division (Publication) AD |
| Volume | 45 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1994 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition - Chicago, IL, USA Duration: 6 Nov 1994 → 11 Nov 1994 |